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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,618 and 210,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,618 and 210,846 is: 320,708.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,618 : 210,846 = 210,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,618/210,846 = 210,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,618x = 210,846 × 210,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,618x = 44,456,035,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,456,035,716/138,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,708.97

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