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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,063 and 278,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,063 and 278,706 is: 588,181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,063 : 278,706 = 278,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,063/278,706 = 278,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,063x = 278,706 × 278,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,063x = 77,677,034,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,677,034,436/132,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,181.66

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