Finding the Third Proportional to 141,968 and 305,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,968 and 305,806 is: 658,721.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,968 : 305,806 = 305,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,968/305,806 = 305,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,968x = 305,806 × 305,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,968x = 93,517,309,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,517,309,636/141,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,721.05
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