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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,829 and 221,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,829 and 221,141 is: 354,811.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,829 : 221,141 = 221,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,829/221,141 = 221,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,829x = 221,141 × 221,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,829x = 48,903,341,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,903,341,881/137,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,811.70

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