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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,412 and 302,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,412 and 302,966 is: 653,707.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,412 : 302,966 = 302,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,412/302,966 = 302,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,412x = 302,966 × 302,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,412x = 91,788,397,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,788,397,156/140,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,707.64

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