Finding the Third Proportional to 141,382 and 292,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,382 and 292,606 is: 605,581.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,382 : 292,606 = 292,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,382/292,606 = 292,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,382x = 292,606 × 292,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,382x = 85,618,271,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,618,271,236/141,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,581.13
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