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Finding the Third Proportional to 139,006 and 297,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 139,006 and 297,695 is: 637,543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,006 : 297,695 = 297,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,006/297,695 = 297,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,006x = 297,695 × 297,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,006x = 88,622,313,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,622,313,025/139,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,543.08

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