Finding the Third Proportional to 144,420 and 347,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,420 and 347,898 is: 838,062.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,420 : 347,898 = 347,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,420/347,898 = 347,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,420x = 347,898 × 347,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,420x = 121,033,018,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,033,018,404/144,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,062.72
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