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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,920 and 199,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,920 and 199,875 is: 293,923.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,920 : 199,875 = 199,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,920/199,875 = 199,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,920x = 199,875 × 199,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,920x = 39,950,015,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,950,015,625/135,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,923.01

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