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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,772 and 131,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,772 and 131,334 is: 178,239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,772 : 131,334 = 131,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,772/131,334 = 131,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,772x = 131,334 × 131,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,772x = 17,248,619,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,248,619,556/96,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,239.78

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