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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,024 and 194,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,024 and 194,316 is: 273,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,024 : 194,316 = 194,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,024/194,316 = 194,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,024x = 194,316 × 194,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,024x = 37,758,707,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,758,707,856/138,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,566.25

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