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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,755 and 218,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,755 and 218,274 is: 338,485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,755 : 218,274 = 218,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,755/218,274 = 218,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,755x = 218,274 × 218,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,755x = 47,643,539,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,643,539,076/140,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,485.59

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