Finding the Third Proportional to 141,135.75 and 304,431.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,135.75 and 304,431.75 is: 656,663.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,135.75 : 304,431.75 = 304,431.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,135.75/304,431.75 = 304,431.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,135.75x = 304,431.75 × 304,431.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,135.75x = 92,678,690,408.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,678,690,408.06/141,135.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,663.46
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