Finding the Third Proportional to 143,046 and 210,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,046 and 210,189 is: 308,847.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,046 : 210,189 = 210,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,046/210,189 = 210,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,046x = 210,189 × 210,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,046x = 44,179,415,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,179,415,721/143,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,847.61
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