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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,088 and 186,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,088 and 186,759 is: 254,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,088 : 186,759 = 186,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,088/186,759 = 186,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,088x = 186,759 × 186,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,088x = 34,878,924,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,878,924,081/137,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,427.26

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