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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,506 and 210,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,506 and 210,764 is: 316,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,506 : 210,764 = 210,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,506/210,764 = 210,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,506x = 210,764 × 210,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,506x = 44,421,463,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,421,463,696/140,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,153.50

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