Finding the Third Proportional to 140,518.13 and 214,270.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,518.13 and 214,270.31 is: 326,731.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,518.13 : 214,270.31 = 214,270.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,518.13/214,270.31 = 214,270.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,518.13x = 214,270.31 × 214,270.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,518.13x = 45,911,766,818.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,911,766,818.85/140,518.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,731.99
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