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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,464 and 174,915

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,464 and 174,915 is: 236,322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,464 : 174,915 = 174,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,464/174,915 = 174,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,464x = 174,915 × 174,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,464x = 30,595,257,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,595,257,225/129,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,322.51

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