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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,281.50 and 217,658.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,281.50 and 217,658.50 is: 337,715.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,281.50 : 217,658.50 = 217,658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,281.50/217,658.50 = 217,658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,281.50x = 217,658.50 × 217,658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,281.50x = 47,375,222,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,375,222,622.25/140,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,715.40

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