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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,586 and 278,591

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,586 and 278,591 is: 568,235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,586 : 278,591 = 278,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,586/278,591 = 278,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,586x = 278,591 × 278,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,586x = 77,612,945,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,612,945,281/136,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,235.00

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