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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,826 and 199,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,826 and 199,740 is: 300,363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,826 : 199,740 = 199,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,826/199,740 = 199,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,826x = 199,740 × 199,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,826x = 39,896,067,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,896,067,600/132,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,363.39

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