Finding the Third Proportional to 143,082 and 308,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,082 and 308,305 is: 664,318.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,082 : 308,305 = 308,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,082/308,305 = 308,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,082x = 308,305 × 308,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,082x = 95,051,973,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,051,973,025/143,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,318.17
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