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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,972 and 297,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,972 and 297,630 is: 651,484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,972 : 297,630 = 297,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,972/297,630 = 297,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,972x = 297,630 × 297,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,972x = 88,583,616,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,583,616,900/135,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,484.25

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