Finding the Third Proportional to 141,414 and 304,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,414 and 304,968 is: 657,682.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,414 : 304,968 = 304,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,414/304,968 = 304,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,414x = 304,968 × 304,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,414x = 93,005,481,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,005,481,024/141,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,682.27
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