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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,249 and 312,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,249 and 312,140 is: 736,726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,249 : 312,140 = 312,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,249/312,140 = 312,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,249x = 312,140 × 312,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,249x = 97,431,379,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,431,379,600/132,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,726.78

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