Finding the Third Proportional to 140,067 and 299,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,067 and 299,817 is: 641,765.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,067 : 299,817 = 299,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,067/299,817 = 299,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,067x = 299,817 × 299,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,067x = 89,890,233,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,890,233,489/140,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,765.97
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