Finding the Third Proportional to 141,395 and 304,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,395 and 304,930 is: 657,606.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,395 : 304,930 = 304,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,395/304,930 = 304,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,395x = 304,930 × 304,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,395x = 92,982,304,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,982,304,900/141,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,606.74
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