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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,027 and 195,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,027 and 195,650 is: 287,753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,027 : 195,650 = 195,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,027/195,650 = 195,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,027x = 195,650 × 195,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,027x = 38,278,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,278,922,500/133,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,753.03

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