Finding the Third Proportional to 143,343 and 300,628.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,343 and 300,628.13 is: 630,496.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,343 : 300,628.13 = 300,628.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,343/300,628.13 = 300,628.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,343x = 300,628.13 × 300,628.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,343x = 90,377,269,541.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,377,269,541.02/143,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,496.57
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