Finding the Third Proportional to 143,268 and 313,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,268 and 313,752 is: 687,106.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,268 : 313,752 = 313,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,268/313,752 = 313,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,268x = 313,752 × 313,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,268x = 98,440,317,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,440,317,504/143,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,106.11
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