Finding the Third Proportional to 140,864.63 and 313,224.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,864.63 and 313,224.75 is: 696,482.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,864.63 : 313,224.75 = 313,224.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,864.63/313,224.75 = 313,224.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,864.63x = 313,224.75 × 313,224.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,864.63x = 98,109,744,012.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,109,744,012.56/140,864.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,482.48
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