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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,033 and 213,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,033 and 213,543 is: 337,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,033 : 213,543 = 213,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,033/213,543 = 213,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,033x = 213,543 × 213,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,033x = 45,600,612,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,600,612,849/135,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,699.77

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