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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,588 and 195,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,588 and 195,114 is: 289,308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,588 : 195,114 = 195,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,588/195,114 = 195,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,588x = 195,114 × 195,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,588x = 38,069,472,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,069,472,996/131,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,308.09

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