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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,926 and 294,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,926 and 294,288 is: 632,498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,926 : 294,288 = 294,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,926/294,288 = 294,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,926x = 294,288 × 294,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,926x = 86,605,426,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,605,426,944/136,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,498.04

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