Finding the Third Proportional to 143,938 and 304,485
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,938 and 304,485 is: 644,104.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,938 : 304,485 = 304,485 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,938/304,485 = 304,485/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,938x = 304,485 × 304,485 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,938x = 92,711,115,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,711,115,225/143,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,104.51
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