Finding the Third Proportional to 140,598 and 331,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,598 and 331,887 is: 783,432.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,598 : 331,887 = 331,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,598/331,887 = 331,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,598x = 331,887 × 331,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,598x = 110,148,980,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,148,980,769/140,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,432.06
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