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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,992 and 135,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,992 and 135,496 is: 316,581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,992 : 135,496 = 135,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,992/135,496 = 135,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,992x = 135,496 × 135,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,992x = 18,359,166,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,359,166,016/57,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,581.01

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