Finding the Third Proportional to 143,238 and 302,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,238 and 302,163 is: 637,417.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,238 : 302,163 = 302,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,238/302,163 = 302,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,238x = 302,163 × 302,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,238x = 91,302,478,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,302,478,569/143,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,417.99
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