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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,974 and 178,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,974 and 178,716 is: 238,400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,974 : 178,716 = 178,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,974/178,716 = 178,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,974x = 178,716 × 178,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,974x = 31,939,408,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,939,408,656/133,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,400.05

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