Finding the Third Proportional to 143,084 and 310,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,084 and 310,771 is: 674,978.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,084 : 310,771 = 310,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,084/310,771 = 310,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,084x = 310,771 × 310,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,084x = 96,578,614,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,578,614,441/143,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,978.44
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