Finding the Third Proportional to 141,254 and 302,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,254 and 302,956 is: 649,768.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,254 : 302,956 = 302,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,254/302,956 = 302,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,254x = 302,956 × 302,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,254x = 91,782,337,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,782,337,936/141,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,768.06
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