Finding the Third Proportional to 141,228 and 294,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,228 and 294,072 is: 612,331.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,228 : 294,072 = 294,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,228/294,072 = 294,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,228x = 294,072 × 294,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,228x = 86,478,341,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,478,341,184/141,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,331.42
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