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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,944 and 215,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,944 and 215,279 is: 333,551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,944 : 215,279 = 215,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,944/215,279 = 215,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,944x = 215,279 × 215,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,944x = 46,345,047,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,345,047,841/138,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,551.99

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