Finding the Third Proportional to 145,766 and 219,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,766 and 219,099 is: 329,324.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,766 : 219,099 = 219,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,766/219,099 = 219,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,766x = 219,099 × 219,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,766x = 48,004,371,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,004,371,801/145,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,324.89
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