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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,626 and 193,811

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,626 and 193,811 is: 272,933.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,626 : 193,811 = 193,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,626/193,811 = 193,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,626x = 193,811 × 193,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,626x = 37,562,703,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,562,703,721/137,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,933.19

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