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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,611.50 and 210,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,611.50 and 210,519 is: 322,053.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,611.50 : 210,519 = 210,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,611.50/210,519 = 210,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,611.50x = 210,519 × 210,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,611.50x = 44,318,249,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,318,249,361/137,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,053.38

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