Finding the Third Proportional to 108,357 and 143,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,357 and 143,777 is: 190,775.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,357 : 143,777 = 143,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,357/143,777 = 143,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,357x = 143,777 × 143,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,357x = 20,671,825,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,671,825,729/108,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,775.18
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