Finding the Third Proportional to 143,552 and 220,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,552 and 220,350 is: 338,233.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,552 : 220,350 = 220,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,552/220,350 = 220,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,552x = 220,350 × 220,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,552x = 48,554,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,554,122,500/143,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,233.69
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