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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,926 and 210,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,926 and 210,897 is: 322,473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,926 : 210,897 = 210,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,926/210,897 = 210,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,926x = 210,897 × 210,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,926x = 44,477,544,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,477,544,609/137,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,473.97

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