Finding the Third Proportional to 143,190 and 214,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,190 and 214,686 is: 321,880.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,190 : 214,686 = 214,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,190/214,686 = 214,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,190x = 214,686 × 214,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,190x = 46,090,078,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,090,078,596/143,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,880.57
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