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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,109 and 213,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,109 and 213,269 is: 329,331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,109 : 213,269 = 213,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,109/213,269 = 213,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,109x = 213,269 × 213,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,109x = 45,483,666,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,483,666,361/138,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,331.66

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