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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,770 and 210,729

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,770 and 210,729 is: 322,324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,770 : 210,729 = 210,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,770/210,729 = 210,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,770x = 210,729 × 210,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,770x = 44,406,711,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,406,711,441/137,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,324.97

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