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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,138 and 275,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,138 and 275,220 is: 573,234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,138 : 275,220 = 275,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,138/275,220 = 275,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,138x = 275,220 × 275,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,138x = 75,746,048,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,746,048,400/132,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,234.41

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