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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,968 and 283,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,968 and 283,152 is: 585,356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,968 : 283,152 = 283,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,968/283,152 = 283,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,968x = 283,152 × 283,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,968x = 80,175,055,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,175,055,104/136,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,356.11

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