Finding the Third Proportional to 140,566.75 and 306,091.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,566.75 and 306,091.75 is: 666,531.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,566.75 : 306,091.75 = 306,091.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,566.75/306,091.75 = 306,091.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,566.75x = 306,091.75 × 306,091.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,566.75x = 93,692,159,418.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,692,159,418.06/140,566.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,531.45
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