Finding the Third Proportional to 143,574 and 335,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,574 and 335,337 is: 783,226.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,574 : 335,337 = 335,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,574/335,337 = 335,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,574x = 335,337 × 335,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,574x = 112,450,903,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,450,903,569/143,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,226.10
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