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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,344 and 291,639

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,344 and 291,639 is: 623,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,344 : 291,639 = 291,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,344/291,639 = 291,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,344x = 291,639 × 291,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,344x = 85,053,306,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,053,306,321/136,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,814.08

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