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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,048 and 195,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,048 and 195,672 is: 287,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,048 : 195,672 = 195,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,048/195,672 = 195,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,048x = 195,672 × 195,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,048x = 38,287,531,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,287,531,584/133,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,772.32

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