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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,210.75 and 220,029.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,210.75 and 220,029.75 is: 350,284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,210.75 : 220,029.75 = 220,029.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,210.75/220,029.75 = 220,029.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,210.75x = 220,029.75 × 220,029.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,210.75x = 48,413,090,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,413,090,885.06/138,210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,284.55

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