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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,633 and 193,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,633 and 193,812 is: 272,922.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,633 : 193,812 = 193,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,633/193,812 = 193,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,633x = 193,812 × 193,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,633x = 37,563,091,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,563,091,344/137,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,922.13

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