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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,784 and 209,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,784 and 209,956 is: 322,271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,784 : 209,956 = 209,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,784/209,956 = 209,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,784x = 209,956 × 209,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,784x = 44,081,521,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081,521,936/136,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,271.04

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