Finding the Third Proportional to 143,966 and 225,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,966 and 225,326 is: 352,665.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,966 : 225,326 = 225,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,966/225,326 = 225,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,966x = 225,326 × 225,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,966x = 50,771,806,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,771,806,276/143,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,665.26
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