Finding the Third Proportional to 143,696 and 310,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,696 and 310,336 is: 670,223.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,696 : 310,336 = 310,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,696/310,336 = 310,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,696x = 310,336 × 310,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,696x = 96,308,432,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,308,432,896/143,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,223.48
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