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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,316 and 279,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,316 and 279,430 is: 572,795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,316 : 279,430 = 279,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,316/279,430 = 279,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,316x = 279,430 × 279,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,316x = 78,081,124,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,081,124,900/136,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,795.01

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