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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,064 and 195,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,064 and 195,706 is: 287,837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,064 : 195,706 = 195,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,064/195,706 = 195,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,064x = 195,706 × 195,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,064x = 38,300,838,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,300,838,436/133,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,837.72

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