Finding the Third Proportional to 140,460 and 307,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,460 and 307,195 is: 671,855.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,460 : 307,195 = 307,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,460/307,195 = 307,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,460x = 307,195 × 307,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,460x = 94,368,768,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,368,768,025/140,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,855.10
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