Finding the Third Proportional to 141,396 and 304,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,396 and 304,464 is: 655,593.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,396 : 304,464 = 304,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,396/304,464 = 304,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,396x = 304,464 × 304,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,396x = 92,698,327,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,698,327,296/141,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,593.70
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