Finding the Third Proportional to 143,869 and 217,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,869 and 217,802 is: 329,728.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,869 : 217,802 = 217,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,869/217,802 = 217,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,869x = 217,802 × 217,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,869x = 47,437,711,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,437,711,204/143,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,728.51
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