Finding the Third Proportional to 143,552 and 302,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,552 and 302,796 is: 638,691.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,552 : 302,796 = 302,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,552/302,796 = 302,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,552x = 302,796 × 302,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,552x = 91,685,417,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,685,417,616/143,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,691.33
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