Finding the Third Proportional to 141,802 and 337,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,802 and 337,224 is: 801,963.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,802 : 337,224 = 337,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,802/337,224 = 337,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,802x = 337,224 × 337,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,802x = 113,720,026,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,720,026,176/141,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,963.49
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