Finding the Third Proportional to 140,140 and 217,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,140 and 217,580 is: 337,812.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,140 : 217,580 = 217,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,140/217,580 = 217,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,140x = 217,580 × 217,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,140x = 47,341,056,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,341,056,400/140,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,812.59
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