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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,607 and 211,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,607 and 211,188 is: 331,337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,607 : 211,188 = 211,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,607/211,188 = 211,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,607x = 211,188 × 211,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,607x = 44,600,371,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,600,371,344/134,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,337.68

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