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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,694 and 211,295.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,694 and 211,295.25 is: 331,460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,694 : 211,295.25 = 211,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,694/211,295.25 = 211,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,694x = 211,295.25 × 211,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,694x = 44,645,682,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,645,682,672.56/134,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,460.07

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