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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,193 and 295,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,193 and 295,351 is: 640,504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,193 : 295,351 = 295,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,193/295,351 = 295,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,193x = 295,351 × 295,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,193x = 87,232,213,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,232,213,201/136,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,504.38

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