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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,182.50 and 220,315.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,182.50 and 220,315.50 is: 346,255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,182.50 : 220,315.50 = 220,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,182.50/220,315.50 = 220,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,182.50x = 220,315.50 × 220,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,182.50x = 48,538,919,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,538,919,540.25/140,182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,255.20

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