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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,958 and 291,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,958 and 291,593 is: 625,387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,958 : 291,593 = 291,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,958/291,593 = 291,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,958x = 291,593 × 291,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,958x = 85,026,477,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,026,477,649/135,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,387.82

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