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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,992 and 305,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,992 and 305,216 is: 660,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,992 : 305,216 = 305,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,992/305,216 = 305,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,992x = 305,216 × 305,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,992x = 93,156,806,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,156,806,656/140,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,724.06

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