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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,382 and 210,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,382 and 210,477 is: 327,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,382 : 210,477 = 210,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,382/210,477 = 210,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,382x = 210,477 × 210,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,382x = 44,300,567,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,300,567,529/135,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,226.42

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