Finding the Third Proportional to 143,190 and 220,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,190 and 220,191 is: 338,599.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,190 : 220,191 = 220,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,190/220,191 = 220,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,190x = 220,191 × 220,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,190x = 48,484,076,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,484,076,481/143,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,599.60
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