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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,622 and 302,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,622 and 302,016 is: 648,644.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,622 : 302,016 = 302,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,622/302,016 = 302,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,622x = 302,016 × 302,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,622x = 91,213,664,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,213,664,256/140,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,644.34

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