Finding the Third Proportional to 140,734 and 210,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,734 and 210,399 is: 314,549.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,734 : 210,399 = 210,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,734/210,399 = 210,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,734x = 210,399 × 210,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,734x = 44,267,739,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,267,739,201/140,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,549.00
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