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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,984 and 215,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,984 and 215,336 is: 333,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,984 : 215,336 = 215,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,984/215,336 = 215,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,984x = 215,336 × 215,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,984x = 46,369,592,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,369,592,896/138,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,632.60

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