Finding the Third Proportional to 141,418 and 204,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,418 and 204,511 is: 295,752.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,418 : 204,511 = 204,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,418/204,511 = 204,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,418x = 204,511 × 204,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,418x = 41,824,749,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,824,749,121/141,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,752.66
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