Finding the Third Proportional to 141,794 and 309,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,794 and 309,344 is: 674,878.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,794 : 309,344 = 309,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,794/309,344 = 309,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,794x = 309,344 × 309,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,794x = 95,693,710,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,693,710,336/141,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,878.42
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