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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,924 and 210,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,924 and 210,894 is: 322,469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,924 : 210,894 = 210,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,924/210,894 = 210,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,924x = 210,894 × 210,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,924x = 44,476,279,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,476,279,236/137,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,469.47

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