Finding the Third Proportional to 141,363 and 207,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,363 and 207,804 is: 305,472.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,363 : 207,804 = 207,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,363/207,804 = 207,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,363x = 207,804 × 207,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,363x = 43,182,502,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,182,502,416/141,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,472.45
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