Finding the Third Proportional to 141,888 and 305,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,888 and 305,304 is: 656,930.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,888 : 305,304 = 305,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,888/305,304 = 305,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,888x = 305,304 × 305,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,888x = 93,210,532,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,210,532,416/141,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,930.34
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