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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,964 and 187,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,964 and 187,984 is: 265,771.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,964 : 187,984 = 187,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,964/187,984 = 187,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,964x = 187,984 × 187,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,964x = 35,337,984,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,337,984,256/132,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,771.07

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