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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,270 and 217,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,270 and 217,299 is: 336,628.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,270 : 217,299 = 217,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,270/217,299 = 217,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,270x = 217,299 × 217,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,270x = 47,218,855,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,218,855,401/140,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,628.33

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