Finding the Third Proportional to 143,296 and 303,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,296 and 303,660 is: 643,488.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,296 : 303,660 = 303,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,296/303,660 = 303,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,296x = 303,660 × 303,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,296x = 92,209,395,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,209,395,600/143,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,488.97
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