Finding the Third Proportional to 140,834 and 313,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,834 and 313,154 is: 696,319.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,834 : 313,154 = 313,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,834/313,154 = 313,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,834x = 313,154 × 313,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,834x = 98,065,427,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,065,427,716/140,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,319.27
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