Finding the Third Proportional to 140,220 and 303,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,220 and 303,732 is: 657,917.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,220 : 303,732 = 303,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,220/303,732 = 303,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,220x = 303,732 × 303,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,220x = 92,253,127,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,253,127,824/140,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,917.04
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