Finding the Third Proportional to 141,796 and 309,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,796 and 309,350 is: 674,895.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,796 : 309,350 = 309,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,796/309,350 = 309,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,796x = 309,350 × 309,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,796x = 95,697,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,697,422,500/141,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,895.08
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