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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,976 and 284,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,976 and 284,631 is: 609,243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,976 : 284,631 = 284,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,976/284,631 = 284,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,976x = 284,631 × 284,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,976x = 81,014,806,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,014,806,161/132,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,243.82

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