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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,034 and 211,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,034 and 211,714 is: 296,773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,034 : 211,714 = 211,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,034/211,714 = 211,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,034x = 211,714 × 211,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,034x = 44,822,817,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,822,817,796/151,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,773.03

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