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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,041 and 193,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,041 and 193,087 is: 212,993.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,041 : 193,087 = 193,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,041/193,087 = 193,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,041x = 193,087 × 193,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,041x = 37,282,589,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282,589,569/175,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,993.47

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