Finding the Third Proportional to 143,835 and 306,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,835 and 306,120 is: 651,506.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,835 : 306,120 = 306,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,835/306,120 = 306,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,835x = 306,120 × 306,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,835x = 93,709,454,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,709,454,400/143,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,506.62
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