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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,770 and 210,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,770 and 210,608 is: 321,954.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,770 : 210,608 = 210,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,770/210,608 = 210,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,770x = 210,608 × 210,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,770x = 44,355,729,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,355,729,664/137,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,954.92

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