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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,044 and 214,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,044 and 214,494 is: 338,182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,044 : 214,494 = 214,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,044/214,494 = 214,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,044x = 214,494 × 214,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,044x = 46,007,676,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,007,676,036/136,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,182.32

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