Finding the Third Proportional to 141,145 and 302,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,145 and 302,757 is: 649,415.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,145 : 302,757 = 302,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,145/302,757 = 302,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,145x = 302,757 × 302,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,145x = 91,661,801,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,661,801,049/141,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,415.86
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