Finding the Third Proportional to 140,138 and 211,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,138 and 211,665 is: 319,699.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,138 : 211,665 = 211,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,138/211,665 = 211,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,138x = 211,665 × 211,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,138x = 44,802,072,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,802,072,225/140,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,699.67
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