Finding the Third Proportional to 141,168 and 293,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,168 and 293,952 is: 612,091.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,168 : 293,952 = 293,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,168/293,952 = 293,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,168x = 293,952 × 293,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,168x = 86,407,778,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,407,778,304/141,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,091.82
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