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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,692 and 211,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,692 and 211,292 is: 331,454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,692 : 211,292 = 211,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,692/211,292 = 211,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,692x = 211,292 × 211,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,692x = 44,644,309,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,644,309,264/134,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,454.80

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