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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,027 and 212,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,027 and 212,961 is: 323,883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,027 : 212,961 = 212,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,027/212,961 = 212,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,027x = 212,961 × 212,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,027x = 45,352,387,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,352,387,521/140,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,883.16

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