Finding the Third Proportional to 141,112 and 293,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,112 and 293,726 is: 611,393.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,112 : 293,726 = 293,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,112/293,726 = 293,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,112x = 293,726 × 293,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,112x = 86,274,963,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,274,963,076/141,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,393.52
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