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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,899 and 286,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,899 and 286,719 is: 583,451.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,899 : 286,719 = 286,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,899/286,719 = 286,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,899x = 286,719 × 286,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,899x = 82,207,784,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,207,784,961/140,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,451.87

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