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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,876 and 210,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,876 and 210,824 is: 322,367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,876 : 210,824 = 210,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,876/210,824 = 210,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,876x = 210,824 × 210,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,876x = 44,446,758,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,446,758,976/137,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,367.63

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