Finding the Third Proportional to 143,614 and 306,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,614 and 306,775 is: 655,304.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,614 : 306,775 = 306,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,614/306,775 = 306,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,614x = 306,775 × 306,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,614x = 94,110,900,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,110,900,625/143,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,304.50
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