Finding the Third Proportional to 143,818 and 313,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,818 and 313,588 is: 683,763.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,818 : 313,588 = 313,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,818/313,588 = 313,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,818x = 313,588 × 313,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,818x = 98,337,433,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,337,433,744/143,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,763.05
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