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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,093 and 291,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,093 and 291,860 is: 625,912.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,093 : 291,860 = 291,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,093/291,860 = 291,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,093x = 291,860 × 291,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,093x = 85,182,259,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,182,259,600/136,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,912.13

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