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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,048 and 197,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,048 and 197,658 is: 298,125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,048 : 197,658 = 197,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,048/197,658 = 197,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,048x = 197,658 × 197,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,048x = 39,068,684,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,068,684,964/131,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,125.00

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