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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,476.50 and 195,189.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,476.50 and 195,189.75 is: 289,778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,476.50 : 195,189.75 = 195,189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,476.50/195,189.75 = 195,189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,476.50x = 195,189.75 × 195,189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,476.50x = 38,099,038,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,099,038,505.06/131,476.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,778.31

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