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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,275 and 210,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,275 and 210,281 is: 326,875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,275 : 210,281 = 210,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,275/210,281 = 210,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,275x = 210,281 × 210,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,275x = 44,218,098,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,218,098,961/135,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,875.62

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