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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,119 and 187,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,119 and 187,955 is: 263,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,119 : 187,955 = 187,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,119/187,955 = 187,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,119x = 187,955 × 187,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,119x = 35,327,082,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,327,082,025/134,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,401.02

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