Finding the Third Proportional to 143,070 and 226,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,070 and 226,494 is: 358,562.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,070 : 226,494 = 226,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,070/226,494 = 226,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,070x = 226,494 × 226,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,070x = 51,299,532,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,299,532,036/143,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,562.47
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