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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,974.50 and 210,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,974.50 and 210,969 is: 322,580.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,974.50 : 210,969 = 210,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,974.50/210,969 = 210,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,974.50x = 210,969 × 210,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,974.50x = 44,507,918,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,507,918,961/137,974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,580.76

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