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Finding the Third Proportional to 140,972 and 218,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 140,972 and 218,136 is: 337,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,972 : 218,136 = 218,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,972/218,136 = 218,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,972x = 218,136 × 218,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,972x = 47,583,314,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,583,314,496/140,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,537.34

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