Finding the Third Proportional to 140,416 and 304,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,416 and 304,664 is: 661,036.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,416 : 304,664 = 304,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,416/304,664 = 304,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,416x = 304,664 × 304,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,416x = 92,820,152,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,820,152,896/140,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,036.87
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