Finding the Third Proportional to 143,721 and 217,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,721 and 217,585 is: 329,410.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,721 : 217,585 = 217,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,721/217,585 = 217,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,721x = 217,585 × 217,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,721x = 47,343,232,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,343,232,225/143,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,410.68
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