Finding the Third Proportional to 141,774 and 290,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,774 and 290,028 is: 593,312.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,774 : 290,028 = 290,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,774/290,028 = 290,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,774x = 290,028 × 290,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,774x = 84,116,240,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,116,240,784/141,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,312.18
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