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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,910 and 210,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,910 and 210,825 is: 322,291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,910 : 210,825 = 210,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,910/210,825 = 210,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,910x = 210,825 × 210,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,910x = 44,447,180,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,447,180,625/137,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,291.21

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