Finding the Third Proportional to 142,389 and 303,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,389 and 303,183 is: 645,555.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,389 : 303,183 = 303,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,389/303,183 = 303,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,389x = 303,183 × 303,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,389x = 91,919,931,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,919,931,489/142,389 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,555.00
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