Finding the Third Proportional to 141,546 and 304,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,546 and 304,056 is: 653,144.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,546 : 304,056 = 304,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,546/304,056 = 304,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,546x = 304,056 × 304,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,546x = 92,450,051,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,450,051,136/141,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,144.92
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