Finding the Third Proportional to 142,294 and 310,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,294 and 310,346 is: 676,870.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,294 : 310,346 = 310,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,294/310,346 = 310,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,294x = 310,346 × 310,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,294x = 96,314,639,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,314,639,716/142,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,870.70
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