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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,968 and 281,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,968 and 281,768 is: 575,446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,968 : 281,768 = 281,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,968/281,768 = 281,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,968x = 281,768 × 281,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,968x = 79,393,205,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,393,205,824/137,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,446.52

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