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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,174 and 275,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,174 and 275,292 is: 573,378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,174 : 275,292 = 275,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,174/275,292 = 275,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,174x = 275,292 × 275,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,174x = 75,785,685,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,785,685,264/132,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,378.16

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