Finding the Third Proportional to 140,224 and 304,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,224 and 304,107 is: 659,523.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,224 : 304,107 = 304,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,224/304,107 = 304,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,224x = 304,107 × 304,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,224x = 92,481,067,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,481,067,449/140,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,523.82
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