Finding the Third Proportional to 141,366 and 207,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,366 and 207,807 is: 305,474.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,366 : 207,807 = 207,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,366/207,807 = 207,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,366x = 207,807 × 207,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,366x = 43,183,749,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,183,749,249/141,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,474.79
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