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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,246 and 304,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,246 and 304,270 is: 660,127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,246 : 304,270 = 304,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,246/304,270 = 304,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,246x = 304,270 × 304,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,246x = 92,580,232,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,580,232,900/140,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,127.44

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