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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,832 and 295,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,832 and 295,017 is: 640,754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,832 : 295,017 = 295,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,832/295,017 = 295,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,832x = 295,017 × 295,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,832x = 87,035,030,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,035,030,289/135,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,754.98

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