Finding the Third Proportional to 143,823 and 313,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,823 and 313,599 is: 683,787.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,823 : 313,599 = 313,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,823/313,599 = 313,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,823x = 313,599 × 313,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,823x = 98,344,332,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,344,332,801/143,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,787.24
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