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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,838 and 209,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,838 and 209,614 is: 333,272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,838 : 209,614 = 209,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,838/209,614 = 209,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,838x = 209,614 × 209,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,838x = 43,938,028,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,938,028,996/131,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,272.87

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