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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,952 and 215,293

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,952 and 215,293 is: 333,576.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,952 : 215,293 = 215,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,952/215,293 = 215,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,952x = 215,293 × 215,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,952x = 46,351,075,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,351,075,849/138,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,576.17

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