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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,176.50 and 209,683.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,176.50 and 209,683.50 is: 313,655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,176.50 : 209,683.50 = 209,683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,176.50/209,683.50 = 209,683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,176.50x = 209,683.50 × 209,683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,176.50x = 43,967,170,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,967,170,172.25/140,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,655.79

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