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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,338 and 187,557

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,338 and 187,557 is: 263,822.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,338 : 187,557 = 187,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,338/187,557 = 187,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,338x = 187,557 × 187,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,338x = 35,177,628,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177,628,249/133,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,822.98

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