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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,042 and 292,989

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,042 and 292,989 is: 635,673.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,042 : 292,989 = 292,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,042/292,989 = 292,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,042x = 292,989 × 292,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,042x = 85,842,554,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,842,554,121/135,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,673.01

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