Finding the Third Proportional to 140,955 and 211,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,955 and 211,500 is: 317,351.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,955 : 211,500 = 211,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,955/211,500 = 211,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,955x = 211,500 × 211,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,955x = 44,732,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,732,250,000/140,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,351.28
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