Finding the Third Proportional to 140,676.75 and 291,205.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,676.75 and 291,205.13 is: 602,803.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,676.75 : 291,205.13 = 291,205.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,676.75/291,205.13 = 291,205.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,676.75x = 291,205.13 × 291,205.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,676.75x = 84,800,424,826.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,800,424,826.27/140,676.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,803.41
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