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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,052 and 214,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,052 and 214,512 is: 338,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,052 : 214,512 = 214,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,052/214,512 = 214,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,052x = 214,512 × 214,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,052x = 46,015,398,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,015,398,144/136,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,219.20

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