Finding the Third Proportional to 141,452 and 305,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,452 and 305,044 is: 657,833.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,452 : 305,044 = 305,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,452/305,044 = 305,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,452x = 305,044 × 305,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,452x = 93,051,841,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,051,841,936/141,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,833.34
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