Finding the Third Proportional to 141,412 and 304,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,412 and 304,964 is: 657,674.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,412 : 304,964 = 304,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,412/304,964 = 304,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,412x = 304,964 × 304,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,412x = 93,003,041,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,003,041,296/141,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,674.32
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