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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,272 and 188,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,272 and 188,224 is: 263,854.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,272 : 188,224 = 188,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,272/188,224 = 188,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,272x = 188,224 × 188,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,272x = 35,428,274,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,428,274,176/134,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,854.52

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