Finding the Third Proportional to 141,379 and 299,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,379 and 299,119 is: 632,853.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,379 : 299,119 = 299,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,379/299,119 = 299,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,379x = 299,119 × 299,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,379x = 89,472,176,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,472,176,161/141,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,853.37
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