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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,968 and 210,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,968 and 210,012 is: 324,378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,968 : 210,012 = 210,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,968/210,012 = 210,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,968x = 210,012 × 210,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,968x = 44,105,040,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,105,040,144/135,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,378.09

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