Finding the Third Proportional to 141,753 and 204,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,753 and 204,246 is: 294,289.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,753 : 204,246 = 204,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,753/204,246 = 204,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,753x = 204,246 × 204,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,753x = 41,716,428,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,716,428,516/141,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,289.56
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