Finding the Third Proportional to 143,040 and 310,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,040 and 310,176 is: 672,603.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,040 : 310,176 = 310,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,040/310,176 = 310,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,040x = 310,176 × 310,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,040x = 96,209,150,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,209,150,976/143,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,603.12
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