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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,869 and 332,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,869 and 332,203 is: 783,414.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,869 : 332,203 = 332,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,869/332,203 = 332,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,869x = 332,203 × 332,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,869x = 110,358,833,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,358,833,209/140,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,414.61

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