Finding the Third Proportional to 141,324 and 289,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,324 and 289,128 is: 591,513.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,324 : 289,128 = 289,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,324/289,128 = 289,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,324x = 289,128 × 289,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,324x = 83,595,000,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,595,000,384/141,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,513.12
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