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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,013 and 197,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,013 and 197,606 is: 298,047.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,013 : 197,606 = 197,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,013/197,606 = 197,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,013x = 197,606 × 197,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,013x = 39,048,131,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,048,131,236/131,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,047.76

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