Finding the Third Proportional to 140,017.50 and 307,252.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,017.50 and 307,252.50 is: 674,230.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,017.50 : 307,252.50 = 307,252.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,017.50/307,252.50 = 307,252.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,017.50x = 307,252.50 × 307,252.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,017.50x = 94,404,098,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,404,098,756.25/140,017.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,230.71
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