Finding the Third Proportional to 141,541 and 333,656.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,541 and 333,656.50 is: 786,532.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,541 : 333,656.50 = 333,656.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,541/333,656.50 = 333,656.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,541x = 333,656.50 × 333,656.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,541x = 111,326,659,992.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,326,659,992.25/141,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,532.95
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