Finding the Third Proportional to 141,904 and 305,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,904 and 305,334 is: 656,985.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,904 : 305,334 = 305,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,904/305,334 = 305,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,904x = 305,334 × 305,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,904x = 93,228,851,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,228,851,556/141,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,985.37
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