Finding the Third Proportional to 143,622 and 312,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,622 and 312,136 is: 678,370.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,622 : 312,136 = 312,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,622/312,136 = 312,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,622x = 312,136 × 312,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,622x = 97,428,882,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,428,882,496/143,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,370.18
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