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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,304 and 281,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,304 and 281,680 is: 573,690.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,304 : 281,680 = 281,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,304/281,680 = 281,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,304x = 281,680 × 281,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,304x = 79,343,622,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,343,622,400/138,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,690.00

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