Finding the Third Proportional to 140,613 and 303,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,613 and 303,681 is: 655,857.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,613 : 303,681 = 303,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,613/303,681 = 303,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,613x = 303,681 × 303,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,613x = 92,222,149,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,222,149,761/140,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,857.92
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