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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,927 and 210,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,927 and 210,902 is: 322,486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,927 : 210,902 = 210,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,927/210,902 = 210,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,927x = 210,902 × 210,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,927x = 44,479,653,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,479,653,604/137,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,486.92

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