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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,810 and 209,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,810 and 209,307 is: 324,971.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,810 : 209,307 = 209,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,810/209,307 = 209,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,810x = 209,307 × 209,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,810x = 43,809,420,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,809,420,249/134,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,971.59

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