Finding the Third Proportional to 141,372 and 307,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,372 and 307,624 is: 669,386.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,372 : 307,624 = 307,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,372/307,624 = 307,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,372x = 307,624 × 307,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,372x = 94,632,525,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,632,525,376/141,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,386.62
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