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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,982 and 213,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,982 and 213,273 is: 339,488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,982 : 213,273 = 213,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,982/213,273 = 213,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,982x = 213,273 × 213,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,982x = 45,485,372,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,485,372,529/133,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,488.68

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