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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,070 and 210,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,070 and 210,242 is: 315,568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,070 : 210,242 = 210,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,070/210,242 = 210,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,070x = 210,242 × 210,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,070x = 44,201,698,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,201,698,564/140,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,568.63

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