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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,383 and 177,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,383 and 177,312 is: 237,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,383 : 177,312 = 177,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,383/177,312 = 177,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,383x = 177,312 × 177,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,383x = 31,439,545,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,439,545,344/132,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,489.30

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