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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,408 and 170,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,408 and 170,008 is: 218,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,408 : 170,008 = 170,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,408/170,008 = 170,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,408x = 170,008 × 170,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,408x = 28,902,720,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,902,720,064/132,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,285.30

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