Finding the Third Proportional to 140,679 and 325,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,679 and 325,392 is: 752,635.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,679 : 325,392 = 325,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,679/325,392 = 325,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,679x = 325,392 × 325,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,679x = 105,879,953,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,879,953,664/140,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,635.10
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