Finding the Third Proportional to 142,118 and 303,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,118 and 303,930 is: 649,977.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,118 : 303,930 = 303,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,118/303,930 = 303,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,118x = 303,930 × 303,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,118x = 92,373,444,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,373,444,900/142,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,977.10
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