Finding the Third Proportional to 140,640 and 286,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,640 and 286,502 is: 583,641.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,640 : 286,502 = 286,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,640/286,502 = 286,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,640x = 286,502 × 286,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,640x = 82,083,396,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,083,396,004/140,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,641.89
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