Finding the Third Proportional to 141,438 and 307,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,438 and 307,770 is: 669,709.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,438 : 307,770 = 307,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,438/307,770 = 307,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,438x = 307,770 × 307,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,438x = 94,722,372,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,722,372,900/141,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,709.50
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