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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,292 and 304,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,292 and 304,368 is: 660,336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,292 : 304,368 = 304,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,292/304,368 = 304,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,292x = 304,368 × 304,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,292x = 92,639,879,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,639,879,424/140,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,336.15

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