Finding the Third Proportional to 141,972 and 310,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,972 and 310,440 is: 678,816.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,972 : 310,440 = 310,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,972/310,440 = 310,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,972x = 310,440 × 310,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,972x = 96,372,993,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,372,993,600/141,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,816.90
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