Finding the Third Proportional to 141,400 and 307,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,400 and 307,676 is: 669,480.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,400 : 307,676 = 307,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,400/307,676 = 307,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,400x = 307,676 × 307,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,400x = 94,664,520,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,664,520,976/141,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,480.35
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