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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,032 and 212,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,032 and 212,638 is: 322,889.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,032 : 212,638 = 212,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,032/212,638 = 212,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,032x = 212,638 × 212,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,032x = 45,214,919,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214,919,044/140,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,889.90

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