Finding the Third Proportional to 143,056 and 310,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,056 and 310,004 is: 671,782.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,056 : 310,004 = 310,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,056/310,004 = 310,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,056x = 310,004 × 310,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,056x = 96,102,480,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,102,480,016/143,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,782.24
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