Finding the Third Proportional to 141,552 and 309,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,552 and 309,356 is: 676,084.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,552 : 309,356 = 309,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,552/309,356 = 309,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,552x = 309,356 × 309,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,552x = 95,701,134,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,701,134,736/141,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,084.65
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