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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,374 and 310,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,374 and 310,163 is: 726,737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,374 : 310,163 = 310,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,374/310,163 = 310,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,374x = 310,163 × 310,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,374x = 96,201,086,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,201,086,569/132,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,737.02

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