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Finding the Third Proportional to 139,830 and 209,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 139,830 and 209,760 is: 314,662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,830 : 209,760 = 209,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,830/209,760 = 209,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,830x = 209,760 × 209,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,830x = 43,999,257,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,999,257,600/139,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,662.50

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