Finding the Third Proportional to 146,038 and 213,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,038 and 213,313 is: 311,579.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,038 : 213,313 = 213,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,038/213,313 = 213,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,038x = 213,313 × 213,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,038x = 45,502,435,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,502,435,969/146,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,579.42
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