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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,362 and 187,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,362 and 187,569 is: 263,809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,362 : 187,569 = 187,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,362/187,569 = 187,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,362x = 187,569 × 187,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,362x = 35,182,129,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,182,129,761/133,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,809.25

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