Finding the Third Proportional to 145,928 and 209,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,928 and 209,676 is: 301,272.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,928 : 209,676 = 209,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,928/209,676 = 209,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,928x = 209,676 × 209,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,928x = 43,964,024,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,964,024,976/145,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,272.03
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