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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,270 and 210,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,270 and 210,273 is: 326,862.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,270 : 210,273 = 210,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,270/210,273 = 210,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,270x = 210,273 × 210,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,270x = 44,214,734,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,214,734,529/135,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,862.83

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