Finding the Third Proportional to 143,316 and 312,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,316 and 312,120 is: 679,748.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,316 : 312,120 = 312,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,316/312,120 = 312,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,316x = 312,120 × 312,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,316x = 97,418,894,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,418,894,400/143,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,748.91
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