Finding the Third Proportional to 140,564 and 223,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,564 and 223,359 is: 354,921.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,564 : 223,359 = 223,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,564/223,359 = 223,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,564x = 223,359 × 223,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,564x = 49,889,242,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,889,242,881/140,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,921.91
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