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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,618 and 187,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,618 and 187,583 is: 267,344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,618 : 187,583 = 187,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,618/187,583 = 187,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,618x = 187,583 × 187,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,618x = 35,187,381,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,187,381,889/131,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,344.75

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