Finding the Third Proportional to 140,984 and 207,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,984 and 207,576 is: 305,621.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,984 : 207,576 = 207,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,984/207,576 = 207,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,984x = 207,576 × 207,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,984x = 43,087,795,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,087,795,776/140,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,621.88
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