Finding the Third Proportional to 140,776 and 303,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,776 and 303,556 is: 654,559.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,776 : 303,556 = 303,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,776/303,556 = 303,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,776x = 303,556 × 303,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,776x = 92,146,245,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,146,245,136/140,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,559.34
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