Finding the Third Proportional to 140,222 and 304,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,222 and 304,103 is: 659,515.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,222 : 304,103 = 304,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,222/304,103 = 304,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,222x = 304,103 × 304,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,222x = 92,478,634,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,478,634,609/140,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,515.87
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