Finding the Third Proportional to 143,728 and 302,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,728 and 302,354 is: 636,048.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,728 : 302,354 = 302,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,728/302,354 = 302,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,728x = 302,354 × 302,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,728x = 91,417,941,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,417,941,316/143,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,048.24
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