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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,970 and 206,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,970 and 206,163 is: 301,505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,970 : 206,163 = 206,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,970/206,163 = 206,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,970x = 206,163 × 206,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,970x = 42,503,182,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,503,182,569/140,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,505.16

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