Finding the Third Proportional to 143,182 and 220,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,182 and 220,182 is: 338,590.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,182 : 220,182 = 220,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,182/220,182 = 220,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,182x = 220,182 × 220,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,182x = 48,480,113,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,480,113,124/143,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,590.84
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