Finding the Third Proportional to 141,057 and 293,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,057 and 293,778 is: 611,848.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,057 : 293,778 = 293,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,057/293,778 = 293,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,057x = 293,778 × 293,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,057x = 86,305,513,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,305,513,284/141,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,848.50
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