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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,728 and 140,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,728 and 140,707 is: 200,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,728 : 140,707 = 140,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,728/140,707 = 140,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,728x = 140,707 × 140,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,728x = 19,798,459,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798,459,849/98,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,535.41

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