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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,894 and 209,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,894 and 209,793 is: 326,279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,894 : 209,793 = 209,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,894/209,793 = 209,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,894x = 209,793 × 209,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,894x = 44,013,102,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,013,102,849/134,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,279.17

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