Finding the Third Proportional to 143,305 and 303,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,305 and 303,678 is: 643,524.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,305 : 303,678 = 303,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,305/303,678 = 303,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,305x = 303,678 × 303,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,305x = 92,220,327,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,220,327,684/143,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,524.84
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