Finding the Third Proportional to 141,360 and 307,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,360 and 307,656 is: 669,582.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,360 : 307,656 = 307,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,360/307,656 = 307,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,360x = 307,656 × 307,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,360x = 94,652,214,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,652,214,336/141,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,582.73
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