Finding the Third Proportional to 140,166 and 201,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,166 and 201,483 is: 289,623.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,166 : 201,483 = 201,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,166/201,483 = 201,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,166x = 201,483 × 201,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,166x = 40,595,399,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,595,399,289/140,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,623.73
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