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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,143 and 275,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,143 and 275,230 is: 573,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,143 : 275,230 = 275,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,143/275,230 = 275,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,143x = 275,230 × 275,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,143x = 75,751,552,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,751,552,900/132,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,254.38

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