Finding the Third Proportional to 143,432 and 303,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,432 and 303,268 is: 641,220.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,432 : 303,268 = 303,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,432/303,268 = 303,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,432x = 303,268 × 303,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,432x = 91,971,479,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,971,479,824/143,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,220.09
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