Finding the Third Proportional to 141,668 and 210,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,668 and 210,908 is: 313,988.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,668 : 210,908 = 210,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,668/210,908 = 210,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,668x = 210,908 × 210,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,668x = 44,482,184,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,482,184,464/141,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,988.94
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