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Finding the Third Proportional to 145,573 and 195,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 145,573 and 195,618 is: 262,867.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,573 : 195,618 = 195,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,573/195,618 = 195,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,573x = 195,618 × 195,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,573x = 38,266,401,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,266,401,924/145,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,867.44

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