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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,627 and 211,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,627 and 211,209 is: 331,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,627 : 211,209 = 211,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,627/211,209 = 211,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,627x = 211,209 × 211,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,627x = 44,609,241,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,609,241,681/134,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,354.35

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