Finding the Third Proportional to 141,654 and 304,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,654 and 304,360 is: 653,952.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,654 : 304,360 = 304,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,654/304,360 = 304,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,654x = 304,360 × 304,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,654x = 92,635,009,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,635,009,600/141,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,952.66
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