Finding the Third Proportional to 141,392 and 207,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,392 and 207,336 is: 304,035.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,392 : 207,336 = 207,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,392/207,336 = 207,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,392x = 207,336 × 207,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,392x = 42,988,216,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,988,216,896/141,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,035.71
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