Finding the Third Proportional to 143,248 and 303,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,248 and 303,571 is: 643,327.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,248 : 303,571 = 303,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,248/303,571 = 303,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,248x = 303,571 × 303,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,248x = 92,155,352,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,155,352,041/143,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,327.32
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