Finding the Third Proportional to 141,995 and 302,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,995 and 302,934 is: 646,283.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,995 : 302,934 = 302,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,995/302,934 = 302,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,995x = 302,934 × 302,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,995x = 91,769,008,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,769,008,356/141,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,283.38
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