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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,916 and 291,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,916 and 291,668 is: 640,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,916 : 291,668 = 291,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,916/291,668 = 291,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,916x = 291,668 × 291,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,916x = 85,070,222,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,070,222,224/132,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,029.96

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