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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,858 and 195,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,858 and 195,320 is: 289,325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,858 : 195,320 = 195,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,858/195,320 = 195,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,858x = 195,320 × 195,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,858x = 38,149,902,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149,902,400/131,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,325.66

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