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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,615 and 187,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,615 and 187,578 is: 267,336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,615 : 187,578 = 187,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,615/187,578 = 187,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,615x = 187,578 × 187,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,615x = 35,185,506,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,185,506,084/131,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,336.60

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