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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,894 and 195,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,894 and 195,710 is: 286,065.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,894 : 195,710 = 195,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,894/195,710 = 195,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,894x = 195,710 × 195,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,894x = 38,302,404,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,302,404,100/133,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,065.13

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