Finding the Third Proportional to 141,466 and 307,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,466 and 307,814 is: 669,768.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,466 : 307,814 = 307,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,466/307,814 = 307,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,466x = 307,814 × 307,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,466x = 94,749,458,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,749,458,596/141,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,768.41
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