Finding the Third Proportional to 140,166 and 329,062.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,166 and 329,062.50 is: 772,527.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,166 : 329,062.50 = 329,062.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,166/329,062.50 = 329,062.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,166x = 329,062.50 × 329,062.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,166x = 108,282,128,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,282,128,906.25/140,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,527.78
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