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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,626 and 212,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,626 and 212,702 is: 328,732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,626 : 212,702 = 212,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,626/212,702 = 212,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,626x = 212,702 × 212,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,626x = 45,242,140,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242,140,804/137,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,732.51

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