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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,560 and 302,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,560 and 302,612 is: 651,494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,560 : 302,612 = 302,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,560/302,612 = 302,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,560x = 302,612 × 302,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,560x = 91,574,022,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,574,022,544/140,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,494.18

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