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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,916 and 210,885

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,916 and 210,885 is: 322,460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,916 : 210,885 = 210,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,916/210,885 = 210,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,916x = 210,885 × 210,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,916x = 44,472,483,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,472,483,225/137,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,460.65

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