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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,888 and 277,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,888 and 277,824 is: 568,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,888 : 277,824 = 277,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,888/277,824 = 277,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,888x = 277,824 × 277,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,888x = 77,186,174,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,186,174,976/135,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,013.18

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