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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,778 and 210,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,778 and 210,235 is: 330,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,778 : 210,235 = 210,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,778/210,235 = 210,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,778x = 210,235 × 210,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,778x = 44,198,755,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,198,755,225/133,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,388.82

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