Finding the Third Proportional to 140,032 and 209,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,032 and 209,560 is: 313,609.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,032 : 209,560 = 209,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,032/209,560 = 209,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,032x = 209,560 × 209,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,032x = 43,915,393,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,915,393,600/140,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,609.70
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