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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,254 and 211,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,254 and 211,234 is: 325,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,254 : 211,234 = 211,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,254/211,234 = 211,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,254x = 211,234 × 211,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,254x = 44,619,802,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,619,802,756/137,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,089.27

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