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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,674 and 213,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,674 and 213,195 is: 327,762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,674 : 213,195 = 213,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,674/213,195 = 213,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,674x = 213,195 × 213,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,674x = 45,452,108,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,452,108,025/138,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,762.29

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