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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,936 and 210,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,936 and 210,913 is: 322,499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,936 : 210,913 = 210,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,936/210,913 = 210,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,936x = 210,913 × 210,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,936x = 44,484,293,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,484,293,569/137,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,499.52

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