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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,751 and 210,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,751 and 210,704 is: 322,292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,751 : 210,704 = 210,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,751/210,704 = 210,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,751x = 210,704 × 210,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,751x = 44,396,175,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396,175,616/137,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,292.95

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