Finding the Third Proportional to 142,578 and 220,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,578 and 220,743 is: 341,760.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,578 : 220,743 = 220,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,578/220,743 = 220,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,578x = 220,743 × 220,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,578x = 48,727,472,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,727,472,049/142,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,760.10
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