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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,872 and 175,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,872 and 175,992 is: 238,490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,872 : 175,992 = 175,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,872/175,992 = 175,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,872x = 175,992 × 175,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,872x = 30,973,184,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,973,184,064/129,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,490.08

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