Finding the Third Proportional to 140,254 and 210,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,254 and 210,362 is: 315,514.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,254 : 210,362 = 210,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,254/210,362 = 210,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,254x = 210,362 × 210,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,254x = 44,252,171,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,252,171,044/140,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,514.50
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