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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,256 and 210,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,256 and 210,268 is: 326,881.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,256 : 210,268 = 210,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,256/210,268 = 210,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,256x = 210,268 × 210,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,256x = 44,212,631,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,212,631,824/135,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,881.11

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