Finding the Third Proportional to 141,992 and 302,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,992 and 302,929 is: 646,275.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,992 : 302,929 = 302,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,992/302,929 = 302,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,992x = 302,929 × 302,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,992x = 91,765,979,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,765,979,041/141,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,275.70
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