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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,016 and 295,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,016 and 295,706 is: 633,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,016 : 295,706 = 295,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,016/295,706 = 295,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,016x = 295,706 × 295,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,016x = 87,442,038,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,442,038,436/138,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,564.50

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