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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,752 and 208,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,752 and 208,708 is: 316,213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,752 : 208,708 = 208,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,752/208,708 = 208,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,752x = 208,708 × 208,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,752x = 43,559,029,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,559,029,264/137,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,213.41

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