Finding the Third Proportional to 140,784 and 303,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,784 and 303,744 is: 655,333.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,784 : 303,744 = 303,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,784/303,744 = 303,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,784x = 303,744 × 303,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,784x = 92,260,417,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,260,417,536/140,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,333.12
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