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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,893 and 190,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,893 and 190,350 is: 270,612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,893 : 190,350 = 190,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,893/190,350 = 190,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,893x = 190,350 × 190,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,893x = 36,233,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,233,122,500/133,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,612.52

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