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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,061 and 210,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,061 and 210,191 is: 315,435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,061 : 210,191 = 210,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,061/210,191 = 210,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,061x = 210,191 × 210,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,061x = 44,180,256,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,180,256,481/140,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,435.82

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