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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,034 and 174,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,034 and 174,315 is: 233,675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,034 : 174,315 = 174,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,034/174,315 = 174,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,034x = 174,315 × 174,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,034x = 30,385,719,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,385,719,225/130,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,675.19

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