Finding the Third Proportional to 143,604 and 225,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,604 and 225,862 is: 355,238.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,604 : 225,862 = 225,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,604/225,862 = 225,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,604x = 225,862 × 225,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,604x = 51,013,643,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,013,643,044/143,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,238.32
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