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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,434 and 174,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,434 and 174,712 is: 234,020.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,434 : 174,712 = 174,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,434/174,712 = 174,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,434x = 174,712 × 174,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,434x = 30,524,282,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,524,282,944/130,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,020.91

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