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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,034 and 211,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,034 and 211,155 is: 327,759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,034 : 211,155 = 211,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,034/211,155 = 211,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,034x = 211,155 × 211,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,034x = 44,586,434,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,586,434,025/136,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,759.49

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