Finding the Third Proportional to 142,554 and 307,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,554 and 307,704 is: 664,181.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,554 : 307,704 = 307,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,554/307,704 = 307,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,554x = 307,704 × 307,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,554x = 94,681,751,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,681,751,616/142,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,181.65
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