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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,806 and 218,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,806 and 218,553 is: 349,147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,806 : 218,553 = 218,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,806/218,553 = 218,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,806x = 218,553 × 218,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,806x = 47,765,413,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,765,413,809/136,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,147.07

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