Finding the Third Proportional to 141,264 and 304,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,264 and 304,934 is: 658,233.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,264 : 304,934 = 304,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,264/304,934 = 304,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,264x = 304,934 × 304,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,264x = 92,984,744,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,984,744,356/141,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,233.83
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