Finding the Third Proportional to 143,720 and 302,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,720 and 302,322 is: 635,949.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,720 : 302,322 = 302,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,720/302,322 = 302,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,720x = 302,322 × 302,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,720x = 91,398,591,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,398,591,684/143,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,949.01
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