Finding the Third Proportional to 142,833 and 272,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,833 and 272,706 is: 520,667.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,833 : 272,706 = 272,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,833/272,706 = 272,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,833x = 272,706 × 272,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,833x = 74,368,562,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,368,562,436/142,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,667.93
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