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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,064 and 197,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,064 and 197,682 is: 298,161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,064 : 197,682 = 197,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,064/197,682 = 197,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,064x = 197,682 × 197,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,064x = 39,078,173,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,078,173,124/131,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,161.00

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