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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,229 and 187,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,229 and 187,761 is: 262,642.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,229 : 187,761 = 187,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,229/187,761 = 187,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,229x = 187,761 × 187,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,229x = 35,254,193,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,254,193,121/134,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,642.15

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