Finding the Third Proportional to 142,772.63 and 338,235.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,772.63 and 338,235.75 is: 801,298.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,772.63 : 338,235.75 = 338,235.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,772.63/338,235.75 = 338,235.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,772.63x = 338,235.75 × 338,235.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,772.63x = 114,403,422,578.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,403,422,578.06/142,772.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,298.03
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