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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,868 and 221,199

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,868 and 221,199 is: 354,897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,868 : 221,199 = 221,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,868/221,199 = 221,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,868x = 221,199 × 221,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,868x = 48,928,997,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,928,997,601/137,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,897.42

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