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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,804 and 295,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,804 and 295,470 is: 638,157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,804 : 295,470 = 295,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,804/295,470 = 295,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,804x = 295,470 × 295,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,804x = 87,302,520,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,302,520,900/136,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,157.66

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