Finding the Third Proportional to 143,178 and 220,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,178 and 220,176 is: 338,581.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,178 : 220,176 = 220,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,178/220,176 = 220,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,178x = 220,176 × 220,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,178x = 48,477,470,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,477,470,976/143,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,581.84
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