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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,046 and 195,681

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,046 and 195,681 is: 287,803.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,046 : 195,681 = 195,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,046/195,681 = 195,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,046x = 195,681 × 195,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,046x = 38,291,053,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,291,053,761/133,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,803.12

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