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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,376 and 205,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,376 and 205,728 is: 327,139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,376 : 205,728 = 205,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,376/205,728 = 205,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,376x = 205,728 × 205,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,376x = 42,324,009,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,324,009,984/129,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,139.58

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