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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,618 and 211,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,618 and 211,590 is: 325,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,618 : 211,590 = 211,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,618/211,590 = 211,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,618x = 211,590 × 211,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,618x = 44,770,328,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,770,328,100/137,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,323.20

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