Finding the Third Proportional to 142,201.97 and 304,086.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,201.97 and 304,086.94 is: 650,264.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,201.97 : 304,086.94 = 304,086.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,201.97/304,086.94 = 304,086.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,201.97x = 304,086.94 × 304,086.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,201.97x = 92,468,865,558.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,468,865,558.13/142,201.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,264.31
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