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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,083 and 205,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,083 and 205,620 is: 308,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,083 : 205,620 = 205,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,083/205,620 = 205,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,083x = 205,620 × 205,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,083x = 42,279,584,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,279,584,400/137,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,423.25

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