Finding the Third Proportional to 143,751 and 302,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,751 and 302,391 is: 636,102.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,751 : 302,391 = 302,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,751/302,391 = 302,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,751x = 302,391 × 302,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,751x = 91,440,316,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,440,316,881/143,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,102.13
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