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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,603 and 193,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,603 and 193,775 is: 272,877.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,603 : 193,775 = 193,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,603/193,775 = 193,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,603x = 193,775 × 193,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,603x = 37,548,750,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,548,750,625/137,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,877.41

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