Finding the Third Proportional to 141,567 and 314,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,567 and 314,604 is: 699,143.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,567 : 314,604 = 314,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,567/314,604 = 314,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,567x = 314,604 × 314,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,567x = 98,975,676,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,975,676,816/141,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,143.70
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