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Finding the Third Proportional to 141,179.63 and 275,266.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 141,179.63 and 275,266.13 is: 536,702.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,179.63 : 275,266.13 = 275,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,179.63/275,266.13 = 275,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,179.63x = 275,266.13 × 275,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,179.63x = 75,771,439,572.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,771,439,572.52/141,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,702.37

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