Finding the Third Proportional to 141,304 and 213,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,304 and 213,396 is: 322,268.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,304 : 213,396 = 213,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,304/213,396 = 213,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,304x = 213,396 × 213,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,304x = 45,537,852,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,537,852,816/141,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,268.67
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