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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,867 and 286,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,867 and 286,605 is: 618,230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,867 : 286,605 = 286,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,867/286,605 = 286,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,867x = 286,605 × 286,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,867x = 82,142,426,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,142,426,025/132,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,230.46

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