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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,099 and 312,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,099 and 312,759 is: 724,048.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,099 : 312,759 = 312,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,099/312,759 = 312,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,099x = 312,759 × 312,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,099x = 97,818,192,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,818,192,081/135,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,048.23

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