Finding the Third Proportional to 140,006 and 210,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,006 and 210,729 is: 317,177.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,006 : 210,729 = 210,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,006/210,729 = 210,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,006x = 210,729 × 210,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,006x = 44,406,711,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,406,711,441/140,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,177.20
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