Finding the Third Proportional to 143,524 and 213,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,524 and 213,646 is: 318,027.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,524 : 213,646 = 213,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,524/213,646 = 213,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,524x = 213,646 × 213,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,524x = 45,644,613,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,644,613,316/143,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,027.74
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