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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,710 and 209,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,710 and 209,523 is: 316,486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,710 : 209,523 = 209,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,710/209,523 = 209,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,710x = 209,523 × 209,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,710x = 43,899,887,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,899,887,529/138,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,486.83

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