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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,834 and 297,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,834 and 297,351 is: 636,858.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,834 : 297,351 = 297,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,834/297,351 = 297,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,834x = 297,351 × 297,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,834x = 88,417,617,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,417,617,201/138,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,858.53

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