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Finding the Third Proportional to 139,306 and 209,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 139,306 and 209,271 is: 314,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,306 : 209,271 = 209,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,306/209,271 = 209,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,306x = 209,271 × 209,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,306x = 43,794,351,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,794,351,441/139,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,375.20

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