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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,327 and 212,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,327 and 212,524 is: 328,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,327 : 212,524 = 212,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,327/212,524 = 212,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,327x = 212,524 × 212,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,327x = 45,166,450,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,166,450,576/137,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,897.09

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