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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,094 and 209,646

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,094 and 209,646 is: 313,728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,094 : 209,646 = 209,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,094/209,646 = 209,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,094x = 209,646 × 209,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,094x = 43,951,445,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,951,445,316/140,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,728.25

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