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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,224 and 278,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,224 and 278,264 is: 564,266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,224 : 278,264 = 278,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,224/278,264 = 278,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,224x = 278,264 × 278,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,224x = 77,430,853,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,430,853,696/137,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,266.12

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