Finding the Third Proportional to 142,024 and 306,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,024 and 306,192 is: 660,124.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,024 : 306,192 = 306,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,024/306,192 = 306,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,024x = 306,192 × 306,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,024x = 93,753,540,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,753,540,864/142,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,124.63
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