Finding the Third Proportional to 140,296.50 and 306,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,296.50 and 306,837 is: 671,071.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,296.50 : 306,837 = 306,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,296.50/306,837 = 306,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,296.50x = 306,837 × 306,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,296.50x = 94,148,944,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,148,944,569/140,296.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,071.23
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