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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,588 and 209,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,588 and 209,136 is: 315,596.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,588 : 209,136 = 209,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,588/209,136 = 209,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,588x = 209,136 × 209,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,588x = 43,737,866,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,737,866,496/138,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,596.35

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