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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,032 and 283,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,032 and 283,101 is: 589,171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,032 : 283,101 = 283,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,032/283,101 = 283,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,032x = 283,101 × 283,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,032x = 80,146,176,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,146,176,201/136,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,171.49

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