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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,672 and 305,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,672 and 305,374 is: 662,912.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,672 : 305,374 = 305,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,672/305,374 = 305,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,672x = 305,374 × 305,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,672x = 93,253,279,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,253,279,876/140,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,912.87

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