Finding the Third Proportional to 143,277 and 312,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,277 and 312,798 is: 682,891.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,277 : 312,798 = 312,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,277/312,798 = 312,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,277x = 312,798 × 312,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,277x = 97,842,588,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,842,588,804/143,277 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,891.10
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