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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,550 and 278,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,550 and 278,523 is: 568,107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,550 : 278,523 = 278,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,550/278,523 = 278,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,550x = 278,523 × 278,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,550x = 77,575,061,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,575,061,529/136,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,107.37

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