Finding the Third Proportional to 140,919 and 295,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,919 and 295,686 is: 620,428.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,919 : 295,686 = 295,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,919/295,686 = 295,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,919x = 295,686 × 295,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,919x = 87,430,210,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,430,210,596/140,919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,428.83
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