Finding the Third Proportional to 141,347 and 307,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,347 and 307,234 is: 667,808.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,347 : 307,234 = 307,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,347/307,234 = 307,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,347x = 307,234 × 307,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,347x = 94,392,730,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,392,730,756/141,347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,808.52
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