Finding the Third Proportional to 141,747 and 228,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,747 and 228,390 is: 367,993.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,747 : 228,390 = 228,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,747/228,390 = 228,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,747x = 228,390 × 228,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,747x = 52,161,992,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,161,992,100/141,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,993.62
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