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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,374 and 187,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,374 and 187,584 is: 263,827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,374 : 187,584 = 187,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,374/187,584 = 187,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,374x = 187,584 × 187,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,374x = 35,187,757,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,187,757,056/133,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,827.71

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