Finding the Third Proportional to 140,246 and 301,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,246 and 301,876 is: 649,780.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,246 : 301,876 = 301,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,246/301,876 = 301,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,246x = 301,876 × 301,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,246x = 91,129,119,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,129,119,376/140,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,780.52
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