Finding the Third Proportional to 143,166 and 220,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,166 and 220,158 is: 338,554.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,166 : 220,158 = 220,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,166/220,158 = 220,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,166x = 220,158 × 220,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,166x = 48,469,544,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,469,544,964/143,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,554.86
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