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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,060 and 211,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,060 and 211,104 is: 322,793.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,060 : 211,104 = 211,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,060/211,104 = 211,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,060x = 211,104 × 211,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,060x = 44,564,898,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,564,898,816/138,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,793.70

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