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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,590 and 209,139

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,590 and 209,139 is: 315,600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,590 : 209,139 = 209,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,590/209,139 = 209,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,590x = 209,139 × 209,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,590x = 43,739,121,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,739,121,321/138,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,600.85

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