Finding the Third Proportional to 143,774 and 310,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,774 and 310,012 is: 668,461.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,774 : 310,012 = 310,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,774/310,012 = 310,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,774x = 310,012 × 310,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,774x = 96,107,440,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,107,440,144/143,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,461.89
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