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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,044 and 157,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,044 and 157,647 is: 186,799.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,044 : 157,647 = 157,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,044/157,647 = 157,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,044x = 157,647 × 157,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,044x = 24,852,576,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,852,576,609/133,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,799.68

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