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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,552 and 209,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,552 and 209,700 is: 324,407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,552 : 209,700 = 209,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,552/209,700 = 209,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,552x = 209,700 × 209,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,552x = 43,974,090,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,974,090,000/135,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,407.53

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