Finding the Third Proportional to 143,454 and 313,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,454 and 313,152 is: 683,593.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,454 : 313,152 = 313,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,454/313,152 = 313,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,454x = 313,152 × 313,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,454x = 98,064,175,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,064,175,104/143,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,593.17
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