Finding the Third Proportional to 143,706 and 217,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,706 and 217,547 is: 329,330.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,706 : 217,547 = 217,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,706/217,547 = 217,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,706x = 217,547 × 217,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,706x = 47,326,697,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,326,697,209/143,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,330.00
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