Finding the Third Proportional to 140,006 and 302,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,006 and 302,476 is: 653,484.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,006 : 302,476 = 302,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,006/302,476 = 302,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,006x = 302,476 × 302,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,006x = 91,491,730,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,491,730,576/140,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,484.35
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