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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,610 and 211,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,610 and 211,950 is: 341,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,610 : 211,950 = 211,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,610/211,950 = 211,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,610x = 211,950 × 211,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,610x = 44,922,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,922,802,500/131,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,332.74

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