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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,636 and 201,142

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,636 and 201,142 is: 293,950.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,636 : 201,142 = 201,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,636/201,142 = 201,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,636x = 201,142 × 201,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,636x = 40,458,104,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,458,104,164/137,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,950.01

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