Finding the Third Proportional to 143,450 and 303,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,450 and 303,964 is: 644,085.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,450 : 303,964 = 303,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,450/303,964 = 303,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,450x = 303,964 × 303,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,450x = 92,394,113,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,394,113,296/143,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,085.84
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