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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,568 and 211,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,568 and 211,122 is: 331,226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,568 : 211,122 = 211,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,568/211,122 = 211,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,568x = 211,122 × 211,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,568x = 44,572,498,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572,498,884/134,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,226.58

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