Finding the Third Proportional to 142,317 and 305,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,317 and 305,739 is: 656,817.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,317 : 305,739 = 305,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,317/305,739 = 305,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,317x = 305,739 × 305,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,317x = 93,476,336,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,476,336,121/142,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,817.78
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