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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,448 and 210,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,448 and 210,260 is: 321,643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,448 : 210,260 = 210,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,448/210,260 = 210,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,448x = 210,260 × 210,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,448x = 44,209,267,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,209,267,600/137,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,643.59

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