Finding the Third Proportional to 142,857 and 338,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,857 and 338,445 is: 801,815.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,857 : 338,445 = 338,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,857/338,445 = 338,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,857x = 338,445 × 338,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,857x = 114,545,018,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,545,018,025/142,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,815.93
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