Finding the Third Proportional to 140,011.88 and 307,239.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,011.88 and 307,239.75 is: 674,201.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,011.88 : 307,239.75 = 307,239.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,011.88/307,239.75 = 307,239.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,011.88x = 307,239.75 × 307,239.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,011.88x = 94,396,263,980.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,396,263,980.06/140,011.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,201.84
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