Finding the Third Proportional to 140,011 and 207,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,011 and 207,820 is: 308,469.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,011 : 207,820 = 207,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,011/207,820 = 207,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,011x = 207,820 × 207,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,011x = 43,189,152,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,189,152,400/140,011 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,469.71
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