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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,112 and 210,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,112 and 210,198 is: 315,342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,112 : 210,198 = 210,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,112/210,198 = 210,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,112x = 210,198 × 210,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,112x = 44,183,199,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,183,199,204/140,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,342.01

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