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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,046 and 199,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,046 and 199,562 is: 299,332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,046 : 199,562 = 199,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,046/199,562 = 199,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,046x = 199,562 × 199,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,046x = 39,824,991,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,824,991,844/133,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,332.50

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