Finding the Third Proportional to 141,584 and 304,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,584 and 304,154 is: 653,390.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,584 : 304,154 = 304,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,584/304,154 = 304,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,584x = 304,154 × 304,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,584x = 92,509,655,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,509,655,716/141,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,390.61
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