Finding the Third Proportional to 141,030 and 293,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,030 and 293,724 is: 611,740.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,030 : 293,724 = 293,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,030/293,724 = 293,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,030x = 293,724 × 293,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,030x = 86,273,788,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,273,788,176/141,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,740.68
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