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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,898 and 292,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,898 and 292,712 is: 625,869.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,898 : 292,712 = 292,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,898/292,712 = 292,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,898x = 292,712 × 292,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,898x = 85,680,314,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,680,314,944/136,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,869.73

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