Finding the Third Proportional to 108,354 and 143,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,354 and 143,811 is: 190,870.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,354 : 143,811 = 143,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,354/143,811 = 143,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,354x = 143,811 × 143,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,354x = 20,681,603,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,681,603,721/108,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,870.70
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