Finding the Third Proportional to 146,254 and 213,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,254 and 213,838 is: 312,652.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,254 : 213,838 = 213,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,254/213,838 = 213,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,254x = 213,838 × 213,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,254x = 45,726,690,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,726,690,244/146,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,652.58
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