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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,741 and 275,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,741 and 275,130 is: 557,654.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,741 : 275,130 = 275,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,741/275,130 = 275,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,741x = 275,130 × 275,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,741x = 75,696,516,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,696,516,900/135,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,654.04

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