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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,762 and 292,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,762 and 292,998 is: 651,537.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,762 : 292,998 = 292,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,762/292,998 = 292,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,762x = 292,998 × 292,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,762x = 85,847,828,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,847,828,004/131,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,537.07

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