Finding the Third Proportional to 140,983 and 306,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,983 and 306,812 is: 667,694.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,983 : 306,812 = 306,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,983/306,812 = 306,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,983x = 306,812 × 306,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,983x = 94,133,603,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,133,603,344/140,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,694.71
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