Finding the Third Proportional to 141,401 and 292,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,401 and 292,645 is: 605,661.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,401 : 292,645 = 292,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,401/292,645 = 292,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,401x = 292,645 × 292,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,401x = 85,641,096,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,641,096,025/141,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,661.18
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