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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,940 and 291,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,940 and 291,563 is: 625,341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,940 : 291,563 = 291,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,940/291,563 = 291,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,940x = 291,563 × 291,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,940x = 85,008,982,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,008,982,969/135,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,341.94

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