Finding the Third Proportional to 141,164 and 293,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,164 and 293,944 is: 612,075.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,164 : 293,944 = 293,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,164/293,944 = 293,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,164x = 293,944 × 293,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,164x = 86,403,075,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,403,075,136/141,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,075.85
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