Finding the Third Proportional to 141,544 and 304,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,544 and 304,052 is: 653,136.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,544 : 304,052 = 304,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,544/304,052 = 304,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,544x = 304,052 × 304,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,544x = 92,447,618,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,447,618,704/141,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,136.97
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