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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,934 and 316,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,934 and 316,044 is: 734,796.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,934 : 316,044 = 316,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,934/316,044 = 316,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,934x = 316,044 × 316,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,934x = 99,883,809,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,883,809,936/135,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,796.37

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