Finding the Third Proportional to 140,123 and 211,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,123 and 211,638 is: 319,652.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,123 : 211,638 = 211,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,123/211,638 = 211,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,123x = 211,638 × 211,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,123x = 44,790,643,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,790,643,044/140,123 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,652.33
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