Finding the Third Proportional to 143.25 and 315.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 143.25 and 315.75 is: 695.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143.25 : 315.75 = 315.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143.25/315.75 = 315.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143.25x = 315.75 × 315.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143.25x = 99,698.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,698.06/143.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695.97
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