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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,719 and 199,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,719 and 199,524 is: 293,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,719 : 199,524 = 199,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,719/199,524 = 199,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,719x = 199,524 × 199,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,719x = 39,809,826,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,809,826,576/135,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,325.38

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