Finding the Third Proportional to 141,558 and 308,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,558 and 308,092 is: 670,542.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,558 : 308,092 = 308,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,558/308,092 = 308,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,558x = 308,092 × 308,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,558x = 94,920,680,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,920,680,464/141,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,542.68
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