Finding the Third Proportional to 143,736 and 312,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,736 and 312,639 is: 680,018.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,736 : 312,639 = 312,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,736/312,639 = 312,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,736x = 312,639 × 312,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,736x = 97,743,144,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,743,144,321/143,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,018.54
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