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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,582 and 280,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,582 and 280,596 is: 580,712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,582 : 280,596 = 280,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,582/280,596 = 280,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,582x = 280,596 × 280,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,582x = 78,734,115,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,734,115,216/135,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,712.15

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