Finding the Third Proportional to 140,544 and 306,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,544 and 306,072 is: 666,553.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,544 : 306,072 = 306,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,544/306,072 = 306,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,544x = 306,072 × 306,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,544x = 93,680,069,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,680,069,184/140,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,553.32
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