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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,046 and 195,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,046 and 195,157 is: 288,431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,046 : 195,157 = 195,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,046/195,157 = 195,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,046x = 195,157 × 195,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,046x = 38,086,254,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,086,254,649/132,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,431.72

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