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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,946 and 291,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,946 and 291,584 is: 625,404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,946 : 291,584 = 291,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,946/291,584 = 291,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,946x = 291,584 × 291,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,946x = 85,021,229,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,021,229,056/135,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,404.42

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