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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,726 and 214,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,726 and 214,679 is: 332,216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,726 : 214,679 = 214,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,726/214,679 = 214,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,726x = 214,679 × 214,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,726x = 46,087,073,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,087,073,041/138,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,216.55

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