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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,974 and 187,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,974 and 187,317 is: 261,899.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,974 : 187,317 = 187,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,974/187,317 = 187,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,974x = 187,317 × 187,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,974x = 35,087,658,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,087,658,489/133,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,899.01

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