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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,683 and 187,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,683 and 187,750 is: 267,688.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,683 : 187,750 = 187,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,683/187,750 = 187,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,683x = 187,750 × 187,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,683x = 35,250,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250,062,500/131,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,688.79

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