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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,060 and 195,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,060 and 195,700 is: 287,828.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,060 : 195,700 = 195,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,060/195,700 = 195,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,060x = 195,700 × 195,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,060x = 38,298,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,298,490,000/133,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,828.72

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