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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,476 and 174,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,476 and 174,933 is: 236,349.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,476 : 174,933 = 174,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,476/174,933 = 174,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,476x = 174,933 × 174,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,476x = 30,601,554,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,601,554,489/129,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,349.24

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