Finding the Third Proportional to 143,890 and 336,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,890 and 336,079 is: 784,968.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,890 : 336,079 = 336,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,890/336,079 = 336,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,890x = 336,079 × 336,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,890x = 112,949,094,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,949,094,241/143,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,968.34
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