Finding the Third Proportional to 143,163 and 305,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,163 and 305,285 is: 650,998.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,163 : 305,285 = 305,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,163/305,285 = 305,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,163x = 305,285 × 305,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,163x = 93,198,931,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,198,931,225/143,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,998.73
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