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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,034 and 195,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,034 and 195,659 is: 287,764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,034 : 195,659 = 195,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,034/195,659 = 195,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,034x = 195,659 × 195,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,034x = 38,282,444,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,282,444,281/133,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,764.36

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