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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,968 and 299,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,968 and 299,122 is: 658,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,968 : 299,122 = 299,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,968/299,122 = 299,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,968x = 299,122 × 299,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,968x = 89,473,970,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,473,970,884/135,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,051.68

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