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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,004 and 175,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,004 and 175,044 is: 232,117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,004 : 175,044 = 175,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,004/175,044 = 175,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,004x = 175,044 × 175,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,004x = 30,640,401,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,640,401,936/132,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,117.22

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