Finding the Third Proportional to 141,942 and 310,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,942 and 310,008 is: 677,072.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,942 : 310,008 = 310,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,942/310,008 = 310,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,942x = 310,008 × 310,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,942x = 96,104,960,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,104,960,064/141,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,072.04
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