Finding the Third Proportional to 141,259 and 304,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,259 and 304,925 is: 658,218.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,259 : 304,925 = 304,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,259/304,925 = 304,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,259x = 304,925 × 304,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,259x = 92,979,255,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,979,255,625/141,259 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,218.28
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