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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,043 and 193,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,043 and 193,088 is: 212,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,043 : 193,088 = 193,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,043/193,088 = 193,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,043x = 193,088 × 193,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,043x = 37,282,975,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282,975,744/175,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,993.24

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