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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,326 and 187,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,326 and 187,514 is: 263,725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,326 : 187,514 = 187,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,326/187,514 = 187,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,326x = 187,514 × 187,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,326x = 35,161,500,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,161,500,196/133,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,725.76

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