Finding the Third Proportional to 140,156 and 211,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,156 and 211,692 is: 319,740.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,156 : 211,692 = 211,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,156/211,692 = 211,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,156x = 211,692 × 211,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,156x = 44,813,502,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,813,502,864/140,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,740.17
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