Finding the Third Proportional to 143,418 and 210,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,418 and 210,047 is: 307,630.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,418 : 210,047 = 210,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,418/210,047 = 210,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,418x = 210,047 × 210,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,418x = 44,119,742,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,119,742,209/143,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,630.44
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