Finding the Third Proportional to 143,926 and 225,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,926 and 225,267 is: 352,578.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,926 : 225,267 = 225,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,926/225,267 = 225,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,926x = 225,267 × 225,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,926x = 50,745,221,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,745,221,289/143,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,578.56
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