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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,961 and 291,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,961 and 291,604 is: 625,421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,961 : 291,604 = 291,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,961/291,604 = 291,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,961x = 291,604 × 291,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,961x = 85,032,892,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,032,892,816/135,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,421.21

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