Finding the Third Proportional to 143,669 and 304,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,669 and 304,851 is: 646,862.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,669 : 304,851 = 304,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,669/304,851 = 304,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,669x = 304,851 × 304,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,669x = 92,934,132,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,934,132,201/143,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,862.80
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