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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,154 and 220,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,154 and 220,275 is: 346,198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,154 : 220,275 = 220,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,154/220,275 = 220,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,154x = 220,275 × 220,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,154x = 48,521,075,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,521,075,625/140,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,198.29

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