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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,997 and 281,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,997 and 281,799 is: 575,452.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,997 : 281,799 = 281,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,997/281,799 = 281,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,997x = 281,799 × 281,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,997x = 79,410,676,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,410,676,401/137,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,452.19

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