Finding the Third Proportional to 142,738 and 310,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,738 and 310,080 is: 673,609.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,738 : 310,080 = 310,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,738/310,080 = 310,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,738x = 310,080 × 310,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,738x = 96,149,606,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,149,606,400/142,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,609.03
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