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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,327 and 219,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,327 and 219,587 is: 348,583.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,327 : 219,587 = 219,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,327/219,587 = 219,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,327x = 219,587 × 219,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,327x = 48,218,450,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,218,450,569/138,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,583.07

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