Finding the Third Proportional to 140,094 and 299,869.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,094 and 299,869.50 is: 641,867.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,094 : 299,869.50 = 299,869.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,094/299,869.50 = 299,869.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,094x = 299,869.50 × 299,869.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,094x = 89,921,717,030.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,921,717,030.25/140,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,867.01
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