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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,806 and 211,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,806 and 211,476 is: 329,308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,806 : 211,476 = 211,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,806/211,476 = 211,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,806x = 211,476 × 211,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,806x = 44,722,098,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,722,098,576/135,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,308.71

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