Finding the Third Proportional to 141,654 and 305,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,654 and 305,166 is: 657,420.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,654 : 305,166 = 305,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,654/305,166 = 305,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,654x = 305,166 × 305,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,654x = 93,126,287,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,126,287,556/141,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,420.81
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