Finding the Third Proportional to 143,516 and 221,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,516 and 221,330 is: 341,334.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,516 : 221,330 = 221,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,516/221,330 = 221,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,516x = 221,330 × 221,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,516x = 48,986,968,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,986,968,900/143,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,334.55
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