Finding the Third Proportional to 141,652 and 207,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,652 and 207,374 is: 303,588.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,652 : 207,374 = 207,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,652/207,374 = 207,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,652x = 207,374 × 207,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,652x = 43,003,975,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,003,975,876/141,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,588.91
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