Finding the Third Proportional to 140,411 and 302,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,411 and 302,964 is: 653,703.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,411 : 302,964 = 302,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,411/302,964 = 302,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,411x = 302,964 × 302,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,411x = 91,787,185,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,787,185,296/140,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,703.66
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