Finding the Third Proportional to 142,805 and 310,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,805 and 310,189 is: 673,766.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,805 : 310,189 = 310,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,805/310,189 = 310,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,805x = 310,189 × 310,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,805x = 96,217,215,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,217,215,721/142,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,766.43
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