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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,731 and 283,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,731 and 283,855 is: 593,627.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,731 : 283,855 = 283,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,731/283,855 = 283,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,731x = 283,855 × 283,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,731x = 80,573,661,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,573,661,025/135,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,627.55

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