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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,072 and 210,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,072 and 210,245 is: 315,573.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,072 : 210,245 = 210,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,072/210,245 = 210,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,072x = 210,245 × 210,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,072x = 44,202,960,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,202,960,025/140,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,573.13

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