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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,837 and 281,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,837 and 281,506 is: 574,922.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,837 : 281,506 = 281,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,837/281,506 = 281,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,837x = 281,506 × 281,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,837x = 79,245,628,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,245,628,036/137,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,922.76

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