Finding the Third Proportional to 140,439 and 292,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,439 and 292,545 is: 609,393.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,439 : 292,545 = 292,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,439/292,545 = 292,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,439x = 292,545 × 292,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,439x = 85,582,577,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,582,577,025/140,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,393.24
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