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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,967 and 185,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,967 and 185,408 is: 249,161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,967 : 185,408 = 185,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,967/185,408 = 185,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,967x = 185,408 × 185,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,967x = 34,376,126,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,376,126,464/137,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,161.95

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