Finding the Third Proportional to 141,036 and 203,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,036 and 203,770 is: 294,408.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,036 : 203,770 = 203,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,036/203,770 = 203,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,036x = 203,770 × 203,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,036x = 41,522,212,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,522,212,900/141,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,408.61
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