Finding the Third Proportional to 140,080 and 299,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,080 and 299,844 is: 641,821.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,080 : 299,844 = 299,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,080/299,844 = 299,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,080x = 299,844 × 299,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,080x = 89,906,424,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,906,424,336/140,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,821.99
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