Finding the Third Proportional to 141,498 and 307,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,498 and 307,113 is: 666,570.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,498 : 307,113 = 307,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,498/307,113 = 307,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,498x = 307,113 × 307,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,498x = 94,318,394,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,318,394,769/141,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,570.52
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