Finding the Third Proportional to 143,352 and 227,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,352 and 227,741 is: 361,808.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,352 : 227,741 = 227,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,352/227,741 = 227,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,352x = 227,741 × 227,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,352x = 51,865,963,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,865,963,081/143,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,808.44
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