Finding the Third Proportional to 141,482 and 306,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,482 and 306,292 is: 663,086.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,482 : 306,292 = 306,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,482/306,292 = 306,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,482x = 306,292 × 306,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,482x = 93,814,789,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,814,789,264/141,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,086.39
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