Finding the Third Proportional to 140,063 and 210,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,063 and 210,194 is: 315,440.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,063 : 210,194 = 210,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,063/210,194 = 210,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,063x = 210,194 × 210,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,063x = 44,181,517,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,181,517,636/140,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,440.32
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