Finding the Third Proportional to 145,732 and 213,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,732 and 213,670 is: 313,279.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,732 : 213,670 = 213,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,732/213,670 = 213,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,732x = 213,670 × 213,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,732x = 45,654,868,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,654,868,900/145,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,279.64
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