Finding the Third Proportional to 141,840 and 302,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,840 and 302,454 is: 644,940.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,840 : 302,454 = 302,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,840/302,454 = 302,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,840x = 302,454 × 302,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,840x = 91,478,422,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,478,422,116/141,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,940.93
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