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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,247 and 312,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,247 and 312,134 is: 736,709.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,247 : 312,134 = 312,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,247/312,134 = 312,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,247x = 312,134 × 312,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,247x = 97,427,633,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,427,633,956/132,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,709.60

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