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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,369 and 215,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,369 and 215,975 is: 332,304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,369 : 215,975 = 215,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,369/215,975 = 215,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,369x = 215,975 × 215,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,369x = 46,645,200,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,645,200,625/140,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,304.15

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