Finding the Third Proportional to 141,548 and 309,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,548 and 309,348 is: 676,068.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,548 : 309,348 = 309,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,548/309,348 = 309,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,548x = 309,348 × 309,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,548x = 95,696,185,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,696,185,104/141,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,068.79
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