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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,963 and 291,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,963 and 291,608 is: 625,429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,963 : 291,608 = 291,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,963/291,608 = 291,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,963x = 291,608 × 291,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,963x = 85,035,225,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,035,225,664/135,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,429.17

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