Finding the Third Proportional to 145,966 and 219,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,966 and 219,993 is: 331,562.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,966 : 219,993 = 219,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,966/219,993 = 219,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,966x = 219,993 × 219,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,966x = 48,396,920,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,396,920,049/145,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,562.97
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