Finding the Third Proportional to 143,130 and 210,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,130 and 210,319 is: 309,048.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,130 : 210,319 = 210,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,130/210,319 = 210,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,130x = 210,319 × 210,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,130x = 44,234,081,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,234,081,761/143,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,048.29
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