Finding the Third Proportional to 141,390 and 292,621.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,390 and 292,621.50 is: 605,611.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,390 : 292,621.50 = 292,621.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,390/292,621.50 = 292,621.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,390x = 292,621.50 × 292,621.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,390x = 85,627,342,262.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,627,342,262.25/141,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,611.02
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