Finding the Third Proportional to 143,550 and 220,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,550 and 220,347 is: 338,229.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,550 : 220,347 = 220,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,550/220,347 = 220,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,550x = 220,347 × 220,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,550x = 48,552,800,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,552,800,409/143,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,229.19
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