Finding the Third Proportional to 141,666 and 308,254.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,666 and 308,254.50 is: 670,738.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,666 : 308,254.50 = 308,254.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,666/308,254.50 = 308,254.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,666x = 308,254.50 × 308,254.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,666x = 95,020,836,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,020,836,770.25/141,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,738.47
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