Finding the Third Proportional to 109,360 and 143,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,360 and 143,598 is: 188,555.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,360 : 143,598 = 143,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,360/143,598 = 143,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,360x = 143,598 × 143,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,360x = 20,620,385,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,620,385,604/109,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,555.10
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