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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,918 and 210,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,918 and 210,836 is: 322,306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,918 : 210,836 = 210,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,918/210,836 = 210,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,918x = 210,836 × 210,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,918x = 44,451,818,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,451,818,896/137,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,306.14

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