Finding the Third Proportional to 141,987 and 303,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,987 and 303,675 is: 649,485.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,987 : 303,675 = 303,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,987/303,675 = 303,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,987x = 303,675 × 303,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,987x = 92,218,505,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,218,505,625/141,987 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,485.56
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