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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,312 and 293,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,312 and 293,454 is: 631,751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,312 : 293,454 = 293,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,312/293,454 = 293,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,312x = 293,454 × 293,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,312x = 86,115,250,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,115,250,116/136,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,751.06

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