Finding the Third Proportional to 141,912 and 309,946.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,912 and 309,946.50 is: 676,946.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,912 : 309,946.50 = 309,946.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,912/309,946.50 = 309,946.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,912x = 309,946.50 × 309,946.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,912x = 96,066,832,862.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,066,832,862.25/141,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,946.51
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