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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,705 and 140,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,705 and 140,675 is: 200,490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,705 : 140,675 = 140,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,705/140,675 = 140,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,705x = 140,675 × 140,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,705x = 19,789,455,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,789,455,625/98,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,490.91

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