Finding the Third Proportional to 145,814 and 208,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,814 and 208,515 is: 298,177.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,814 : 208,515 = 208,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,814/208,515 = 208,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,814x = 208,515 × 208,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,814x = 43,478,505,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,478,505,225/145,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,177.85
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