Finding the Third Proportional to 141,373 and 304,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,373 and 304,887 is: 657,523.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,373 : 304,887 = 304,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,373/304,887 = 304,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,373x = 304,887 × 304,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,373x = 92,956,082,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,956,082,769/141,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,523.59
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