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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,898 and 210,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,898 and 210,858 is: 322,420.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,898 : 210,858 = 210,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,898/210,858 = 210,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,898x = 210,858 × 210,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,898x = 44,461,096,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,461,096,164/137,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,420.17

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