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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,076 and 195,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,076 and 195,722 is: 287,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,076 : 195,722 = 195,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,076/195,722 = 195,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,076x = 195,722 × 195,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,076x = 38,307,101,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,307,101,284/133,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,858.83

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