Finding the Third Proportional to 143,759 and 311,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,759 and 311,953 is: 676,929.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,759 : 311,953 = 311,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,759/311,953 = 311,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,759x = 311,953 × 311,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,759x = 97,314,674,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,314,674,209/143,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,929.27
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