Finding the Third Proportional to 143,766 and 311,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,766 and 311,967 is: 676,957.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,766 : 311,967 = 311,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,766/311,967 = 311,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,766x = 311,967 × 311,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,766x = 97,323,409,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,323,409,089/143,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,957.06
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