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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,512.22 and 214,265.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,512.22 and 214,265.25 is: 326,730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,512.22 : 214,265.25 = 214,265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,512.22/214,265.25 = 214,265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,512.22x = 214,265.25 × 214,265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,512.22x = 45,909,597,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,909,597,357.56/140,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,730.29

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