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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,038 and 195,665

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,038 and 195,665 is: 287,773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,038 : 195,665 = 195,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,038/195,665 = 195,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,038x = 195,665 × 195,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,038x = 38,284,792,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,284,792,225/133,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,773.36

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