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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,658 and 176,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,658 and 176,672 is: 233,528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,658 : 176,672 = 176,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,658/176,672 = 176,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,658x = 176,672 × 176,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,658x = 31,212,995,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,212,995,584/133,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,528.82

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