Finding the Third Proportional to 143,816 and 305,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,816 and 305,776 is: 650,129.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,816 : 305,776 = 305,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,816/305,776 = 305,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,816x = 305,776 × 305,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,816x = 93,498,962,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,498,962,176/143,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,129.07
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