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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,297 and 292,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,297 and 292,567 is: 637,359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,297 : 292,567 = 292,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,297/292,567 = 292,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,297x = 292,567 × 292,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,297x = 85,595,449,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,595,449,489/134,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,359.36

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