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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,197.92 and 304,057.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,197.92 and 304,057.97 is: 659,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,197.92 : 304,057.97 = 304,057.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,197.92/304,057.97 = 304,057.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,197.92x = 304,057.97 × 304,057.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,197.92x = 92,451,248,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,451,248,360.38/140,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,433.80

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