Finding the Third Proportional to 141,114 and 201,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,114 and 201,161 is: 286,759.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,114 : 201,161 = 201,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,114/201,161 = 201,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,114x = 201,161 × 201,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,114x = 40,465,747,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,465,747,921/141,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,759.27
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