Finding the Third Proportional to 140,098 and 211,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,098 and 211,605 is: 319,609.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,098 : 211,605 = 211,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,098/211,605 = 211,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,098x = 211,605 × 211,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,098x = 44,776,676,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,776,676,025/140,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,609.67
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