Finding the Third Proportional to 140,914 and 312,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,914 and 312,210 is: 691,734.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,914 : 312,210 = 312,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,914/312,210 = 312,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,914x = 312,210 × 312,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,914x = 97,475,084,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,475,084,100/140,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,734.56
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