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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,237 and 208,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,237 and 208,622 is: 314,844.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,237 : 208,622 = 208,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,237/208,622 = 208,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,237x = 208,622 × 208,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,237x = 43,523,138,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,523,138,884/138,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,844.35

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