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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,340 and 132,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,340 and 132,775 is: 170,594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,340 : 132,775 = 132,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,340/132,775 = 132,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,340x = 132,775 × 132,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,340x = 17,629,200,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,629,200,625/103,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,594.16

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