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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,384 and 205,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,384 and 205,668 is: 312,439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,384 : 205,668 = 205,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,384/205,668 = 205,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,384x = 205,668 × 205,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,384x = 42,299,326,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299,326,224/135,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,439.63

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