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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,614 and 187,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,614 and 187,577 is: 267,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,614 : 187,577 = 187,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,614/187,577 = 187,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,614x = 187,577 × 187,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,614x = 35,185,130,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,185,130,929/131,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,335.78

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