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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,832 and 285,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,832 and 285,248 is: 612,551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,832 : 285,248 = 285,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,832/285,248 = 285,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,832x = 285,248 × 285,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,832x = 81,366,421,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,366,421,504/132,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,551.35

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