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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,364 and 199,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,364 and 199,122 is: 292,910.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,364 : 199,122 = 199,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,364/199,122 = 199,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,364x = 199,122 × 199,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,364x = 39,649,570,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,649,570,884/135,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,910.75

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