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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,898 and 312,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,898 and 312,182 is: 691,689.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,898 : 312,182 = 312,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,898/312,182 = 312,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,898x = 312,182 × 312,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,898x = 97,457,601,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,457,601,124/140,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,689.03

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