Finding the Third Proportional to 141,879.38 and 296,899.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,879.38 and 296,899.88 is: 621,299.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,879.38 : 296,899.88 = 296,899.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,879.38/296,899.88 = 296,899.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,879.38x = 296,899.88 × 296,899.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,879.38x = 88,149,535,775.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,149,535,775.02/141,879.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,299.15
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