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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,896 and 312,178

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,896 and 312,178 is: 691,681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,896 : 312,178 = 312,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,896/312,178 = 312,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,896x = 312,178 × 312,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,896x = 97,455,103,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,455,103,684/140,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,681.12

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