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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,902 and 199,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,902 and 199,856 is: 293,906.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,902 : 199,856 = 199,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,902/199,856 = 199,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,902x = 199,856 × 199,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,902x = 39,942,420,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942,420,736/135,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,906.06

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