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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,794 and 206,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,794 and 206,692 is: 310,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,794 : 206,692 = 206,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,794/206,692 = 206,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,794x = 206,692 × 206,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,794x = 42,721,582,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,721,582,864/137,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,039.50

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