Finding the Third Proportional to 140,279 and 217,655.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,279 and 217,655.50 is: 337,712.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,279 : 217,655.50 = 217,655.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,279/217,655.50 = 217,655.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,279x = 217,655.50 × 217,655.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,279x = 47,373,916,680.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,373,916,680.25/140,279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,712.11
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