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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,862 and 332,187.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,862 and 332,187.75 is: 783,381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,862 : 332,187.75 = 332,187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,862/332,187.75 = 332,187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,862x = 332,187.75 × 332,187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,862x = 110,348,701,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,348,701,250.06/140,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,381.62

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