Finding the Third Proportional to 142,986 and 310,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,986 and 310,872 is: 675,880.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,986 : 310,872 = 310,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,986/310,872 = 310,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,986x = 310,872 × 310,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,986x = 96,641,400,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,641,400,384/142,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,880.16
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