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Finding the Third Proportional to 145,350 and 195,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 145,350 and 195,333 is: 262,504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,350 : 195,333 = 195,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,350/195,333 = 195,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,350x = 195,333 × 195,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,350x = 38,154,980,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,154,980,889/145,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,504.17

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