Finding the Third Proportional to 142,456 and 304,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,456 and 304,676 is: 651,622.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,456 : 304,676 = 304,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,456/304,676 = 304,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,456x = 304,676 × 304,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,456x = 92,827,464,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,827,464,976/142,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,622.01
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