Finding the Third Proportional to 141,894 and 305,313.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,894 and 305,313.75 is: 656,944.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,894 : 305,313.75 = 305,313.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,894/305,313.75 = 305,313.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,894x = 305,313.75 × 305,313.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,894x = 93,216,485,939.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,216,485,939.06/141,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,944.52
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