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Finding the Third Proportional to 136,158 and 190,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 136,158 and 190,449 is: 266,387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,158 : 190,449 = 190,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,158/190,449 = 190,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,158x = 190,449 × 190,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,158x = 36,270,821,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,270,821,601/136,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,387.74

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