Finding the Third Proportional to 141,046 and 293,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,046 and 293,752 is: 611,787.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,046 : 293,752 = 293,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,046/293,752 = 293,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,046x = 293,752 × 293,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,046x = 86,290,237,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,290,237,504/141,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,787.91
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