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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,044 and 295,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,044 and 295,774 is: 633,727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,044 : 295,774 = 295,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,044/295,774 = 295,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,044x = 295,774 × 295,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,044x = 87,482,259,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,482,259,076/138,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,727.36

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