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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,605 and 193,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,605 and 193,777 is: 272,879.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,605 : 193,777 = 193,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,605/193,777 = 193,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,605x = 193,777 × 193,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,605x = 37,549,525,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549,525,729/137,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,879.08

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