Finding the Third Proportional to 140,556 and 302,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,556 and 302,604 is: 651,478.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,556 : 302,604 = 302,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,556/302,604 = 302,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,556x = 302,604 × 302,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,556x = 91,569,180,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,569,180,816/140,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,478.28
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