Finding the Third Proportional to 140,652 and 332,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,652 and 332,022 is: 783,768.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,652 : 332,022 = 332,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,652/332,022 = 332,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,652x = 332,022 × 332,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,652x = 110,238,608,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,238,608,484/140,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,768.51
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