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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,710 and 208,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,710 and 208,449 is: 322,552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,710 : 208,449 = 208,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,710/208,449 = 208,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,710x = 208,449 × 208,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,710x = 43,450,985,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,450,985,601/134,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,552.04

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