Finding the Third Proportional to 141,037 and 307,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,037 and 307,794 is: 671,718.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,037 : 307,794 = 307,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,037/307,794 = 307,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,037x = 307,794 × 307,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,037x = 94,737,146,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,737,146,436/141,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,718.39
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