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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,972 and 210,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,972 and 210,968 is: 322,583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,972 : 210,968 = 210,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,972/210,968 = 210,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,972x = 210,968 × 210,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,972x = 44,507,497,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,507,497,024/137,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,583.55

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