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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,808 and 281,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,808 and 281,464 is: 574,872.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,808 : 281,464 = 281,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,808/281,464 = 281,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,808x = 281,464 × 281,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,808x = 79,221,983,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,221,983,296/137,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,872.16

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