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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,248 and 291,993

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,248 and 291,993 is: 621,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,248 : 291,993 = 291,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,248/291,993 = 291,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,248x = 291,993 × 291,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,248x = 85,259,912,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,259,912,049/137,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,210.60

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