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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,032 and 140,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,032 and 140,682 is: 197,850.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,032 : 140,682 = 140,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,032/140,682 = 140,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,032x = 140,682 × 140,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,032x = 19,791,425,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,791,425,124/100,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,850.94

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