Finding the Third Proportional to 140,662 and 303,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,662 and 303,320 is: 654,071.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,662 : 303,320 = 303,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,662/303,320 = 303,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,662x = 303,320 × 303,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,662x = 92,003,022,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,003,022,400/140,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,071.62
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