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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,431 and 292,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,431 and 292,524 is: 609,340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,431 : 292,524 = 292,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,431/292,524 = 292,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,431x = 292,524 × 292,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,431x = 85,570,290,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,570,290,576/140,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,340.46

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