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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,009 and 297,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,009 and 297,666 is: 656,289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,009 : 297,666 = 297,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,009/297,666 = 297,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,009x = 297,666 × 297,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,009x = 88,605,047,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,605,047,556/135,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,289.93

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