Finding the Third Proportional to 142,972 and 305,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,972 and 305,576 is: 653,111.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,972 : 305,576 = 305,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,972/305,576 = 305,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,972x = 305,576 × 305,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,972x = 93,376,691,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,376,691,776/142,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,111.74
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