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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,694 and 275,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,694 and 275,068 is: 557,595.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,694 : 275,068 = 275,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,694/275,068 = 275,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,694x = 275,068 × 275,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,694x = 75,662,404,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,662,404,624/135,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,595.80

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