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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,320 and 209,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,320 and 209,247 is: 321,187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,320 : 209,247 = 209,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,320/209,247 = 209,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,320x = 209,247 × 209,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,320x = 43,784,307,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,784,307,009/136,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,187.70

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