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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,528 and 304,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,528 and 304,570 is: 660,102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,528 : 304,570 = 304,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,528/304,570 = 304,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,528x = 304,570 × 304,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,528x = 92,762,884,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,762,884,900/140,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,102.51

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