Finding the Third Proportional to 143,712 and 302,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,712 and 302,307 is: 635,921.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,712 : 302,307 = 302,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,712/302,307 = 302,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,712x = 302,307 × 302,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,712x = 91,389,522,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,389,522,249/143,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,921.30
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