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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,613 and 210,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,613 and 210,523 is: 322,062.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,613 : 210,523 = 210,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,613/210,523 = 210,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,613x = 210,523 × 210,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,613x = 44,319,933,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,319,933,529/137,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,062.11

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