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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,625 and 211,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,625 and 211,205 is: 331,346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,625 : 211,205 = 211,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,625/211,205 = 211,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,625x = 211,205 × 211,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,625x = 44,607,552,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,607,552,025/134,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,346.72

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