Finding the Third Proportional to 142,066 and 306,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,066 and 306,272 is: 660,274.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,066 : 306,272 = 306,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,066/306,272 = 306,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,066x = 306,272 × 306,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,066x = 93,802,537,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,802,537,984/142,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,274.37
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