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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,690 and 209,199

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,690 and 209,199 is: 332,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,690 : 209,199 = 209,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,690/209,199 = 209,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,690x = 209,199 × 209,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,690x = 43,764,221,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,764,221,601/131,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,327.60

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