Finding the Third Proportional to 143,529 and 310,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,529 and 310,020 is: 669,637.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,529 : 310,020 = 310,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,529/310,020 = 310,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,529x = 310,020 × 310,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,529x = 96,112,400,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,112,400,400/143,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,637.50
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