Finding the Third Proportional to 143.50 and 314
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Solution
The third proportional to 143.50 and 314 is: 687.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143.50 : 314 = 314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143.50/314 = 314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143.50x = 314 × 314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143.50x = 98,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,596/143.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687.08
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