Finding the Third Proportional to 141,318 and 303,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,318 and 303,111 is: 650,138.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,318 : 303,111 = 303,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,318/303,111 = 303,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,318x = 303,111 × 303,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,318x = 91,876,278,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,876,278,321/141,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,138.54
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