Finding the Third Proportional to 142,666 and 303,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,666 and 303,764 is: 646,773.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,666 : 303,764 = 303,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,666/303,764 = 303,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,666x = 303,764 × 303,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,666x = 92,272,567,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,272,567,696/142,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,773.36
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