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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,091 and 211,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,091 and 211,658 is: 336,605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,091 : 211,658 = 211,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,091/211,658 = 211,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,091x = 211,658 × 211,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,091x = 44,799,108,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,799,108,964/133,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,605.10

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