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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,044 and 211,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,044 and 211,170 is: 327,781.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,044 : 211,170 = 211,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,044/211,170 = 211,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,044x = 211,170 × 211,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,044x = 44,592,768,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,592,768,900/136,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,781.96

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