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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,972 and 207,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,972 and 207,765 is: 312,862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,972 : 207,765 = 207,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,972/207,765 = 207,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,972x = 207,765 × 207,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,972x = 43,166,295,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,166,295,225/137,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,862.72

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