Finding the Third Proportional to 140,106 and 210,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,106 and 210,189 is: 315,328.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,106 : 210,189 = 210,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,106/210,189 = 210,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,106x = 210,189 × 210,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,106x = 44,179,415,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,179,415,721/140,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,328.51
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