Finding the Third Proportional to 140,436 and 292,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,436 and 292,533 is: 609,356.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,436 : 292,533 = 292,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,436/292,533 = 292,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,436x = 292,533 × 292,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,436x = 85,575,556,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,575,556,089/140,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,356.26
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