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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,794 and 286,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,794 and 286,324 is: 617,357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,794 : 286,324 = 286,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,794/286,324 = 286,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,794x = 286,324 × 286,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,794x = 81,981,432,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,981,432,976/132,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,357.96

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