Finding the Third Proportional to 140,458 and 307,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,458 and 307,191 is: 671,847.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,458 : 307,191 = 307,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,458/307,191 = 307,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,458x = 307,191 × 307,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,458x = 94,366,310,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,366,310,481/140,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,847.17
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