Finding the Third Proportional to 143,316 and 306,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,316 and 306,180 is: 654,122.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,316 : 306,180 = 306,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,316/306,180 = 306,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,316x = 306,180 × 306,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,316x = 93,746,192,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,746,192,400/143,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,122.31
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