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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,087 and 330,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,087 and 330,249 is: 795,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,087 : 330,249 = 330,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,087/330,249 = 330,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,087x = 330,249 × 330,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,087x = 109,064,402,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,064,402,001/137,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,585.30

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