Finding the Third Proportional to 142,388 and 313,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,388 and 313,198 is: 688,913.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,388 : 313,198 = 313,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,388/313,198 = 313,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,388x = 313,198 × 313,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,388x = 98,092,987,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,092,987,204/142,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,913.30
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