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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,992 and 199,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,992 and 199,622 is: 299,634.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,992 : 199,622 = 199,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,992/199,622 = 199,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,992x = 199,622 × 199,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,992x = 39,848,942,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,848,942,884/132,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,634.14

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