Finding the Third Proportional to 140,746 and 310,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,746 and 310,292 is: 684,077.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,746 : 310,292 = 310,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,746/310,292 = 310,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,746x = 310,292 × 310,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,746x = 96,281,125,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,281,125,264/140,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,077.17
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