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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,205.75 and 210,267.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,205.75 and 210,267.75 is: 315,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,205.75 : 210,267.75 = 210,267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,205.75/210,267.75 = 210,267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,205.75x = 210,267.75 × 210,267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,205.75x = 44,212,526,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,212,526,690.06/140,205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,340.32

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