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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,427 and 291,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,427 and 291,664 is: 628,145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,427 : 291,664 = 291,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,427/291,664 = 291,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,427x = 291,664 × 291,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,427x = 85,067,888,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,067,888,896/135,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,145.71

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