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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,906 and 275,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,906 and 275,845 is: 555,786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,906 : 275,845 = 275,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,906/275,845 = 275,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,906x = 275,845 × 275,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,906x = 76,090,464,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,090,464,025/136,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,786.19

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