Finding the Third Proportional to 143,688 and 310,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,688 and 310,320 is: 670,191.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,688 : 310,320 = 310,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,688/310,320 = 310,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,688x = 310,320 × 310,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,688x = 96,298,502,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,298,502,400/143,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,191.68
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