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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,956 and 210,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,956 and 210,944 is: 322,547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,956 : 210,944 = 210,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,956/210,944 = 210,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,956x = 210,944 × 210,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,956x = 44,497,371,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497,371,136/137,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,547.56

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