Finding the Third Proportional to 141,332 and 309,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,332 and 309,228 is: 676,576.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,332 : 309,228 = 309,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,332/309,228 = 309,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,332x = 309,228 × 309,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,332x = 95,621,955,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,621,955,984/141,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,576.83
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