Finding the Third Proportional to 141,061.50 and 301,532.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,061.50 and 301,532.63 is: 644,555.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,061.50 : 301,532.63 = 301,532.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,061.50/301,532.63 = 301,532.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,061.50x = 301,532.63 × 301,532.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,061.50x = 90,921,923,939.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,921,923,939.39/141,061.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,555.20
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