Finding the Third Proportional to 102,022 and 143,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,022 and 143,415 is: 201,602.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,022 : 143,415 = 143,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,022/143,415 = 143,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,022x = 143,415 × 143,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,022x = 20,567,862,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,567,862,225/102,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,602.23
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