Finding the Third Proportional to 141,518 and 309,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,518 and 309,278 is: 675,906.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,518 : 309,278 = 309,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,518/309,278 = 309,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,518x = 309,278 × 309,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,518x = 95,652,881,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,652,881,284/141,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,906.11
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