Finding the Third Proportional to 140,164 and 211,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,164 and 211,704 is: 319,758.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,164 : 211,704 = 211,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,164/211,704 = 211,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,164x = 211,704 × 211,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,164x = 44,818,583,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,818,583,616/140,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,758.17
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