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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,543 and 214,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,543 and 214,127 is: 340,786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,543 : 214,127 = 214,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,543/214,127 = 214,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,543x = 214,127 × 214,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,543x = 45,850,372,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850,372,129/134,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,786.01

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