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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,204 and 275,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,204 and 275,348 is: 573,481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,204 : 275,348 = 275,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,204/275,348 = 275,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,204x = 275,348 × 275,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,204x = 75,816,521,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,816,521,104/132,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,481.29

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