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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,650 and 188,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,650 and 188,127 is: 268,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,650 : 188,127 = 188,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,650/188,127 = 188,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,650x = 188,127 × 188,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,650x = 35,391,768,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,391,768,129/131,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,832.27

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