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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,627 and 174,190.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,627 and 174,190.50 is: 234,074.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,627 : 174,190.50 = 174,190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,627/174,190.50 = 174,190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,627x = 174,190.50 × 174,190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,627x = 30,342,330,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,342,330,290.25/129,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,074.15

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