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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,712 and 206,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,712 and 206,160 is: 315,502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,712 : 206,160 = 206,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,712/206,160 = 206,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,712x = 206,160 × 206,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,712x = 42,501,945,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,501,945,600/134,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,502.30

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