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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,018 and 281,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,018 and 281,812 is: 592,592.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,018 : 281,812 = 281,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,018/281,812 = 281,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,018x = 281,812 × 281,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,018x = 79,418,003,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,418,003,344/134,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,592.06

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