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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,925 and 210,901.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,925 and 210,901.50 is: 322,490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,925 : 210,901.50 = 210,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,925/210,901.50 = 210,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,925x = 210,901.50 × 210,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,925x = 44,479,442,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,479,442,702.25/137,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,490.07

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