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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,010 and 182,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,010 and 182,175 is: 257,249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,010 : 182,175 = 182,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,010/182,175 = 182,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,010x = 182,175 × 182,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,010x = 33,187,730,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187,730,625/129,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,249.29

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