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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,734 and 210,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,734 and 210,398 is: 314,546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,734 : 210,398 = 210,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,734/210,398 = 210,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,734x = 210,398 × 210,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,734x = 44,267,318,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,318,404/140,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,546.01

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