Finding the Third Proportional to 141,280 and 305,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,280 and 305,504 is: 660,622.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,280 : 305,504 = 305,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,280/305,504 = 305,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,280x = 305,504 × 305,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,280x = 93,332,694,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,332,694,016/141,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,622.13
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