Finding the Third Proportional to 144,422 and 347,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,422 and 347,903 is: 838,075.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,422 : 347,903 = 347,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,422/347,903 = 347,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,422x = 347,903 × 347,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,422x = 121,036,497,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,036,497,409/144,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,075.21
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