Finding the Third Proportional to 143,544 and 314,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,544 and 314,304 is: 688,200.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,544 : 314,304 = 314,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,544/314,304 = 314,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,544x = 314,304 × 314,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,544x = 98,787,004,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,787,004,416/143,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,200.16
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