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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,044 and 195,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,044 and 195,673 is: 287,783.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,044 : 195,673 = 195,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,044/195,673 = 195,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,044x = 195,673 × 195,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,044x = 38,287,922,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,287,922,929/133,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,783.91

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