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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,628 and 212,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,628 and 212,706 is: 328,740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,628 : 212,706 = 212,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,628/212,706 = 212,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,628x = 212,706 × 212,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,628x = 45,243,842,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,243,842,436/137,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,740.10

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