Finding the Third Proportional to 141,884 and 207,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,884 and 207,370 is: 303,080.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,884 : 207,370 = 207,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,884/207,370 = 207,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,884x = 207,370 × 207,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,884x = 43,002,316,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,002,316,900/141,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,080.80
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