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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,790 and 283,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,790 and 283,884 is: 572,413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,790 : 283,884 = 283,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,790/283,884 = 283,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,790x = 283,884 × 283,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,790x = 80,590,125,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,590,125,456/140,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,413.70

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