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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,553 and 297,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,553 and 297,072 is: 646,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,553 : 297,072 = 297,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,553/297,072 = 297,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,553x = 297,072 × 297,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,553x = 88,251,773,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,251,773,184/136,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,282.20

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