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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,392 and 211,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,392 and 211,728 is: 331,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,392 : 211,728 = 211,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,392/211,728 = 211,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,392x = 211,728 × 211,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,392x = 44,828,745,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,828,745,984/135,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,103.36

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