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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,916 and 212,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,916 and 212,706 is: 342,974.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,916 : 212,706 = 212,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,916/212,706 = 212,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,916x = 212,706 × 212,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,916x = 45,243,842,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,243,842,436/131,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,974.64

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