Finding the Third Proportional to 143,973 and 225,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,973 and 225,831 is: 354,230.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,973 : 225,831 = 225,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,973/225,831 = 225,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,973x = 225,831 × 225,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,973x = 50,999,640,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,999,640,561/143,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,230.59
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