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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,960 and 291,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,960 and 291,603 is: 625,421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,960 : 291,603 = 291,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,960/291,603 = 291,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,960x = 291,603 × 291,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,960x = 85,032,309,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,032,309,609/135,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,421.52

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