Finding the Third Proportional to 143,906 and 225,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,906 and 225,275 is: 352,652.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,906 : 225,275 = 225,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,906/225,275 = 225,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,906x = 225,275 × 225,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,906x = 50,748,825,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,748,825,625/143,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,652.60
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