Finding the Third Proportional to 141,122 and 304,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,122 and 304,996 is: 659,164.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,122 : 304,996 = 304,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,122/304,996 = 304,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,122x = 304,996 × 304,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,122x = 93,022,560,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,022,560,016/141,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,164.13
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