Finding the Third Proportional to 141,264 and 299,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,264 and 299,052 is: 633,084.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,264 : 299,052 = 299,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,264/299,052 = 299,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,264x = 299,052 × 299,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,264x = 89,432,098,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,432,098,704/141,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,084.85
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