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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,968 and 215,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,968 and 215,312 is: 333,596.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,968 : 215,312 = 215,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,968/215,312 = 215,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,968x = 215,312 × 215,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,968x = 46,359,257,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359,257,344/138,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,596.64

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