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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,688 and 211,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,688 and 211,296 is: 331,477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,688 : 211,296 = 211,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,688/211,296 = 211,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,688x = 211,296 × 211,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,688x = 44,645,999,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,645,999,616/134,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,477.19

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