Finding the Third Proportional to 140,292 and 339,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,292 and 339,633 is: 822,217.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,292 : 339,633 = 339,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,292/339,633 = 339,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,292x = 339,633 × 339,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,292x = 115,350,574,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,350,574,689/140,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,217.77
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