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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,067 and 292,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,067 and 292,230 is: 623,041.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,067 : 292,230 = 292,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,067/292,230 = 292,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,067x = 292,230 × 292,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,067x = 85,398,372,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,398,372,900/137,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,041.09

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