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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,031 and 291,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,031 and 291,718 is: 625,588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,031 : 291,718 = 291,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,031/291,718 = 291,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,031x = 291,718 × 291,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,031x = 85,099,391,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,099,391,524/136,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,588.22

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