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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,273 and 195,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,273 and 195,858 is: 290,008.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,273 : 195,858 = 195,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,273/195,858 = 195,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,273x = 195,858 × 195,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,273x = 38,360,356,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,360,356,164/132,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,008.97

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