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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,262 and 219,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,262 and 219,847 is: 349,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,262 : 219,847 = 219,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,262/219,847 = 219,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,262x = 219,847 × 219,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,262x = 48,332,703,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,332,703,409/138,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,573.30

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