Finding the Third Proportional to 140,053 and 307,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,053 and 307,318 is: 674,347.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,053 : 307,318 = 307,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,053/307,318 = 307,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,053x = 307,318 × 307,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,053x = 94,444,353,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,444,353,124/140,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,347.23
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