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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,174 and 211,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,174 and 211,270 is: 323,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,174 : 211,270 = 211,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,174/211,270 = 211,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,174x = 211,270 × 211,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,174x = 44,635,012,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,635,012,900/138,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,034.82

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