Finding the Third Proportional to 143,579 and 315,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,579 and 315,682 is: 694,078.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,579 : 315,682 = 315,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,579/315,682 = 315,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,579x = 315,682 × 315,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,579x = 99,655,125,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,655,125,124/143,579 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,078.70
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