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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,522 and 297,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,522 and 297,556 is: 643,821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,522 : 297,556 = 297,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,522/297,556 = 297,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,522x = 297,556 × 297,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,522x = 88,539,573,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,539,573,136/137,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,821.16

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