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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,041 and 211,166

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,041 and 211,166 is: 327,776.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,041 : 211,166 = 211,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,041/211,166 = 211,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,041x = 211,166 × 211,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,041x = 44,591,079,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,591,079,556/136,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,776.77

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