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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,878 and 277,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,878 and 277,804 is: 567,973.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,878 : 277,804 = 277,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,878/277,804 = 277,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,878x = 277,804 × 277,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,878x = 77,175,062,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,175,062,416/135,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,973.20

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