Finding the Third Proportional to 141,045 and 293,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,045 and 293,754 is: 611,800.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,045 : 293,754 = 293,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,045/293,754 = 293,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,045x = 293,754 × 293,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,045x = 86,291,412,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,291,412,516/141,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,800.58
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