Finding the Third Proportional to 140,467 and 220,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,467 and 220,114 is: 344,922.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,467 : 220,114 = 220,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,467/220,114 = 220,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,467x = 220,114 × 220,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,467x = 48,450,172,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,450,172,996/140,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,922.10
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