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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,552 and 302,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,552 and 302,596 is: 651,462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,552 : 302,596 = 302,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,552/302,596 = 302,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,552x = 302,596 × 302,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,552x = 91,564,339,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,564,339,216/140,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,462.37

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