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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,853 and 210,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,853 and 210,834 is: 322,452

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,853 : 210,834 = 210,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,853/210,834 = 210,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,853x = 210,834 × 210,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,853x = 44,450,975,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,450,975,556/137,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,452

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