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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,604 and 331,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,604 and 331,902 is: 783,469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,604 : 331,902 = 331,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,604/331,902 = 331,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,604x = 331,902 × 331,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,604x = 110,158,937,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,158,937,604/140,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,469.44

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