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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,966 and 204,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,966 and 204,249 is: 316,124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,966 : 204,249 = 204,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,966/204,249 = 204,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,966x = 204,249 × 204,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,966x = 41,717,654,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,717,654,001/131,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,124.26

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