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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,248 and 209,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,248 and 209,268 is: 321,421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,248 : 209,268 = 209,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,248/209,268 = 209,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,248x = 209,268 × 209,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,248x = 43,793,095,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,793,095,824/136,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,421.94

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