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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,032 and 209,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,032 and 209,504 is: 313,442.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,032 : 209,504 = 209,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,032/209,504 = 209,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,032x = 209,504 × 209,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,032x = 43,891,926,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,891,926,016/140,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,442.11

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