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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,998 and 305,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,998 and 305,228 is: 660,747.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,998 : 305,228 = 305,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,998/305,228 = 305,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,998x = 305,228 × 305,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,998x = 93,164,131,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,164,131,984/140,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,747.90

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