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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,814 and 212,418

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,814 and 212,418 is: 320,432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,814 : 212,418 = 212,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,814/212,418 = 212,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,814x = 212,418 × 212,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,814x = 45,121,406,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,121,406,724/140,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,432.68

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