Finding the Third Proportional to 142,112 and 313,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,112 and 313,866 is: 693,198.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,112 : 313,866 = 313,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,112/313,866 = 313,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,112x = 313,866 × 313,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,112x = 98,511,865,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,511,865,956/142,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,198.79
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