Finding the Third Proportional to 143,022 and 310,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,022 and 310,647 is: 674,732.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,022 : 310,647 = 310,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,022/310,647 = 310,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,022x = 310,647 × 310,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,022x = 96,501,558,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,501,558,609/143,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,732.27
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