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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,333 and 291,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,333 and 291,402 is: 627,453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,333 : 291,402 = 291,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,333/291,402 = 291,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,333x = 291,402 × 291,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,333x = 84,915,125,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,915,125,604/135,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,453.21

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