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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,052 and 193,096

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,052 and 193,096 is: 212,999.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,052 : 193,096 = 193,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,052/193,096 = 193,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,052x = 193,096 × 193,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,052x = 37,286,065,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,286,065,216/175,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,999.94

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