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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,250 and 133,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,250 and 133,724 is: 195,968.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,250 : 133,724 = 133,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,250/133,724 = 133,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,250x = 133,724 × 133,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,250x = 17,882,108,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,882,108,176/91,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,968.31

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