Finding the Third Proportional to 143,860 and 217,789
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,860 and 217,789 is: 329,709.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,860 : 217,789 = 217,789 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,860/217,789 = 217,789/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,860x = 217,789 × 217,789 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,860x = 47,432,048,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,432,048,521/143,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,709.78
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