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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,278 and 197,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,278 and 197,313 is: 277,537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,278 : 197,313 = 197,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,278/197,313 = 197,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,278x = 197,313 × 197,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,278x = 38,932,419,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,932,419,969/140,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,537.60

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