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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,293 and 285,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,293 and 285,322 is: 615,366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,293 : 285,322 = 285,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,293/285,322 = 285,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,293x = 285,322 × 285,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,293x = 81,408,643,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,408,643,684/132,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,366.22

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